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China Tests Self-Driving Robotic Traffic Cones
Original: China Is Testing Robotic Traffic Cones That Drive Themselves Into Position
China is testing robotic traffic cones capable of driving themselves into position on roads. The automated cones are designed to reposition themselves for roadworks or lane changes without workers having to place them manually, reducing exposure to traffic. Coverage of the trials has drawn attention as an example of China pushing automation into everyday street infrastructure.
Why now: The novelty of mundane street equipment being automated is capturing attention amid broader interest in Chinese robotics.
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