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China’s work automation startup Laiye raises $160M, acquires France’s Mindsay

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While RPA software has universal adaptability, the success of scaling conversational AI is “highly dependent on language processing and data collection, which is why expanding RPA across different regions can’t happen overnight,” explained Wang. Laiye, China’s answer to UiPath, closes $50 million Series C+.

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TechCrunch: Where top VCs are investing in construction robotics

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Over the last few years, we’ve seen many entrepreneurs begin to tackle challenges in the construction world using robotics and AI, ranging from data-collection to completion of actual construction tasks like electrical wiring, drywall installation, concrete pouring, pad leveling and much more.