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Can robots save US manufacturing?

This FT piece asks whether 'physical AI'—robots that can actually handle factory work—can reverse the decline of US manufacturing. The article doesn't give a clear yes or no, but flags real tensions: high US labor costs, deeply globalized supply chains, and the fact that robots alone won't fix the structural issues. It mentions several companies testing humanoid robots on factory floors, but doesn't disclose specific performance data or investment figures.

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