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A Pakistani maker of AI-based garment inspection systems says it can now build most of its inspection system at home. The precision parts inside an industrial robot are another matter, and its founder says Chinese partners could help close that gap (Photo

Pakistani robotics firm calls for joint labs, ventures with China

In a recent installation, Awais Yasin, founder and CEO of Robionix Technologies, says only three major components came from abroad: the industrial camera, the operator touchscreen, and its mounting assembly. The measurement bed, lighting, display, computer, and electrical parts were made or sourced in Pakistan, as was the integration work.

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