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Chinese researchers with a Taikobot prototype. Among its duties would be working alone as space station caretaker. Photo: Weibo
Chinese researchers with a Taikobot prototype. Among its duties would be working alone as space station caretaker. Photo: Weibo
Meet Taikobot: The humanoid robot set to help Chinese astronauts
Tasks could include shifting cargo and carrying out maintenance on Tiangong space station