China is turning to humanoid robots to assist in caring for the elderly, as the demand for elder care exceeds the available workforce.

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In the not-so-distant future, China's swiftly aging population may discover that a significant portion of their care in later life will be provided by humanoid robots, as part of new high-level policy initiatives designed to address the country's growing demographic issues.

The State Council announced in a directive on Tuesday that authorities plan to enhance the research and development of robots, brain-computer interfaces, and artificial intelligence to aid elderly care nationwide. This initiative positions China as one of the pioneering nations to officially adopt a policy focused on the implementation of robotics in this sector.

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