There’s a global race for robot supremacy.  From Shanghai to Silicon Valley, companies are trying to develop humanoids that can take on physical work. China is emerging as a major player thanks to abundant government support. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Brenda Goh, Reuters bureau chief in Shanghai, and Anna Tong, Reuters technology correspondent in San Francisco, about the drive for humanoid labor. Plus, how to train your robot.

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