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Does this mean robots can build AI servers by themselves?

No. The reported work concerns selected assembly operations under research conditions. Production requires reliable handling across part variation, tool wear, interruptions, safety constraints, inspection, and handoffs. Showing that a robot can complete one procedure is a starting point for evaluating those broader requirements, not proof they are solved.

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