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China Deploys Robot Dogs, Drones, and Humanoids to Run a ‘Full-Space’ Metro System

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Hefei, China debuted its first "full-space" robot transit system during February's Spring Festival rush, deploying humanoid robots, robot dogs, and drones across metro stations. These machines answer passenger questions, patrol platforms, and crawl under trains to detect mechanical issues. Officials say the robots assist workers rather than replace them.

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