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# Alibaba-affiliate Ant Group rushes into humanoid robots with a dozen deals in 18 months

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**Published:** July 2, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/01/alibaba-affiliate-ant-group-enters-the-humanoid-robot-market-with-12-deals.html  

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