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BYD unveils humanoid robot with 31 degrees of freedom

Original: BYD’s humanoid robot has 31 degrees of freedom and a dexterous hand

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has revealed details of a humanoid robot featuring 31 degrees of freedom and a dexterous hand, according to a report by Interesting Engineering. The announcement puts the automaker in direct competition with companies like Tesla and Unitree in the fast-growing humanoid robotics race, as firms leverage manufacturing expertise to build general-purpose robots.

Why now: A major automaker entering the crowded humanoid robotics space signals intensifying competition with Tesla's Optimus and other rivals.

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