The Japanese Robot Controversy Lurking in Israel’s Military Supply Chain

Activists claim Japanese industrial robots are being used to build military equipment for Israel. The robot maker denies the claims, but the episode reveals the complex ethics of global manufacturing.

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The Japanese Robot Controversy Lurking in Israel’s Military Supply Chain

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