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A humanoid robot from SoftBank stands inside the arrival hall at Hong Kong International Airport in January. Promoted as the first robot to be endowed with emotions, SoftBank says the gadget is sophisticated enough for tasks usually handled by shop clerks, receptionists and translators. (Anthony Kwan/Bloomberg)
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