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Elton Jones

Japan plans to deploy 10 million robots by 2040 in push for 'physical AI' — healthcare, food manufacturing and more

Humanoid robots.

It’s always been fascinating to look back at classic media that painted a far-flung future where humanoid robots have become more integrated into society.

Films such as I, Robot, Blade Runner and Ex Machina are just a few examples of media that showcase human-like robots, revealing their emotional depth and how they’re increasingly relied upon by their creators. Japan, in particular, has enacted a grand plan to produce a vast number of humanoid robots to boost its economy and fill roles across myriad industries.

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