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Jan 2021
27m 17s

Robots with Rhythm: Boston Dynamics' Dan...

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Can robots dance? In this episode, we discuss Boston Dynamics releasing a video showing four of its robots dancing to the 1962 hit "Do You Love Me?" by The Contours, and it caught fire online. We also talk about a new wearable device detects hand gesture you intend to make and Emirati researchers securing a US patent for their innovative cancer treatment tha ... Show More
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