The world’s largest companies are heavily investing in humanoid robots. Some reports predict that tens of millions of them will be in use by 2050. With the arrival of this new robotic workforce, there is no doubt that there will be both positive and negative effects. There are many possible benefits. For example, mass-produced humanoid robots could take on dangerous jobs without risking human lives. Without the need for sleep or days off from work, they are expected to work continuously and reduce labor costs for business owners.
全球几家最大的公司正在大力投资人形机器人。一些报告预测，到了 2050 年，有数千万台人形机器人将被投入使用。随著新型机器人劳动力的到来，毫无疑问地，它将同时带来正面与负面影响。可能的好处有很多。例如，量产的人形机器人可以承担危险的工作，而无需危及人类的性命。它们不需睡眠或休假，预期能持续不断地工作，从而降低企业主的劳动成本。
生活必备字词：
be in use 使用中
risk vt. 危及，危害
a day off 休息日，休假一天
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