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Two-Armed Robot Takes On Risky Lab Work

Posted July 07, 2012 5:09 PM

From CNET News:

This modified assembly robot has been put to work in the lab, where it's handling dangerous materials to keep people out of harm's way.

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07/08/2012 2:05 AM

When a three-armed robot takes up juggling, that'll be a piece of cake!

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07/09/2012 1:36 AM

Much safer than two armed robots.

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