‘In some jobs, they want to be replaced’: Chinese robotics company Agibot says humanoids could take over ‘dangerous’ jobs — and one day even teach children

A presenter stands with the AGIBOT A3 on stage.

• A Chinese robotics firm has said that some workers ‘want to be replaced’ by its humanoid robots
• Agibot has launched its range of humanoid and quadruped robots in the UK B2B sector
• The company's Europe and US lead also said that robots could become nurses and teachers

An executive for Chinese robotics firm Agibot has said the company believes its humanoid robots could replace certain human workers — and that “in some jobs, they want to be replaced.”