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clone Alpha is a humanoid robot unlike
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anything we've seen before built by
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clone robotics this machine is designed
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with synthetic organs artificial muscles
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and a structure that mirrors human
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anatomy down to the smallest detail this
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isn't just about creating a robot that
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looks like us it's about replicating how
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the human body works the company is now
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accepting pre-orders for the first 279
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units of Clone Alpha marking a
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significant step in their journey to
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bring lifelike robotics into homes and
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workplaces what makes clone Alpha Stand
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Out is its biomimetic design which is a
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fancy way of saying it's built to
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imitate biological systems instead of
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using traditional Motors and actuators
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clone robotics has developed synthetic
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versions of human organ systems for
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instance the robot has a polymer
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skeleton that mimics the 206 bones in
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the human body complete with articulated
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joints and artificial ligaments these
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features give it an incredible range of
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motion
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its upper body alone has 164 points of
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articulation with each hand wrist and
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elbow combination offering 26° of
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Freedom that kind of flexibility is rare
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even in advanced robotics the real game
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Cher here is the muscular system clone
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robotics developed something called
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myofiber technology which uses
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artificial muscles that contract with
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water pressure these muscles are soft
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and lightweight yet powerful a single
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muscle fiber weighing just 3 G can
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generate a kilogram of force and
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contract 30% of its length in under 50
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milliseconds this allows clone Alpha to
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move in ways that are fluid and lifelike
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a sharp contrast to the rigid mechanical
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motions of traditional robots powering
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this muscle system is a compact
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hydraulic pump that functions much like
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a human heart it circulates fluid
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through the robot's vascular system
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delivering the pressure needed for
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muscle contractions the pump is
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remarkably efficient operating at 500
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watts while delivering 40 L per minute
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of hydraulic fluid at 100 PSI to manage
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this system clone robotics designed
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specialized valves called aqua jets
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these valves operate on just one watt of
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power and ensure precise control over
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fluid flow enabling the robot's
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movements to be both smooth and energy
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efficient clone Alpha's nervous system
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is another standout feature it combines
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multiple layers of sensors and
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computational models to control its
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movements the robot is equipped with
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four depth cameras for visual input 70
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inertial sensors to monitor joint
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positions and 320 pressure sensors
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embedded in its muscles to provide
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feedback on Force these inputs are
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processed in real time by
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microcontrollers which relay the data to
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a powerful Nvidia jetsen Thor GPU
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running clones cybernet model this setup
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allows the robot to have proprioceptive
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awareness meaning it knows where its
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limbs are in space and can adjust its
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movements accordingly the company claims
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clone Alpha can perform a variety of
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tasks Straight Out of the Box it comes
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pre-loaded with 16 skills such as
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memorizing the layout of a home tracking
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kitchen inventory and Performing
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household chores like vacuuming setting
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the dining table and folding clothes it
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can even pour drinks and make sandwiches
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which is a nice touch for anyone
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dreaming of a robotic assistant the
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robot is also designed to interact with
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humans in meaningful ways it can engage
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in witty dialogue shake hands and even
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hold items for you for those looking to
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customize their robots capabilities
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clone Alpha includes a platform called
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telekinesis which allows users to teach
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it new skills the story of Clone Alpha
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is rooted in the vision of Clone
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robotics' Founders CEO dush Rea Krishnan
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and CTO Lucas Klick they've been working
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on this concept for years starting with
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smaller projects like a robotic hand and
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a humanoid torso these prototypes
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showcase the potential of their
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technology with lifelike movements and
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functionality that set them apart in the
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robotics field the robotics hand for
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example featured a rotating thumb and
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could catch a ball with Precision while
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the Torso demonstrated realistic
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shoulder and spinal movements one of the
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key decisions that shaped clone Alpha
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was the choice to use water powerered
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muscles instead of traditional Motors
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this approach gives the robot a softer
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more human-like
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quality making it better suited for
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tasks that require delicacy and
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precision it also Al allows for more
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Compact and efficient designs as the
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hydraulic system eliminates the need for
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bulky mechanical components this focus
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on biomimetics designing machines that
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mimic biological systems has been at the
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core of Clone robotics' philosophy since
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the company was founded in 2021 despite
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the impressive technology clone Alpha
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hasn't yet been demonstrated as a fully
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integrated system while the company has
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showcased individual components like the
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robotic hand and torso it hasn't
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released footage of the complete human
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robot in action this has led to some
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skepticism about whether the technology
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can deliver on its promises building a
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robot that moves like a human is one
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thing scaling that technology for
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production and ensuring it works
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reliably is a much bigger challenge the
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company is aware of these challenges but
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remains optimistic The Limited
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production run of 279 units is a
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strategic Choice allowing the company to
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focus on refining the technology and
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Gathering feedback from early adopters
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the goal is to demonstrate that their
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biomimetic approach is not just just a
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theoretical concept but a practical
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solution for real world applications but
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the applications for clone Alpha extend
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beyond the home the founders Envision
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their robot being used in workplaces and
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Industrial settings where its human-like
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movements could make it easier to
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integrate into existing workflows for
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example in a factory environment clone
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Alpha could perform tasks alongside
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human workers without requiring major
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changes to the assembly line This
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adaptability could make it a valuable
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tool in Industries ranging from
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manufacturing to healthcare one of the
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most intriguing aspects of Clone Alpha
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is its potential for continuous learning
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the telekinesis platform enables users
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to teach the robot new skills by guiding
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its movements and programming responses
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this opens up endless possibilities for
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customization allowing the robot to
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adapt to specific needs and environments
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imagine training your robot to handle
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unique tasks in your home or workplace
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making it a truly personalized assistant
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the technology behind clone Alpha is
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undeniably impressive but it's also a
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reminder of how far robotics has come in
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a relatively short time just a few years
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ago the idea of a robot with synthetic
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organs and water-powered muscles would
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have seemed like science fiction today
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it's a reality albeit one that's still
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in the early stages of development clone
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robotics has set a high bar for itself
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and the success of Clone Alpha will
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depend on how well the company can
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execute its vision for now clone Alpha
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remains a fascinating example of what's
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possible when engineering meets biology
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its synthetic organs advanced muscle
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technology and lifelike movements
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represent a new direction for robotics
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one that prioritizes adaptability and
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humanlike functionality whether it
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becomes a GameChanger or just a stepping
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stone to something greater it's clear
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that clone Alpha is a robot worth
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watching as the first units are prepared
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for production the world will be
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watching to see if clone robotics can
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deliver on its bold promises with such
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advanced technology and a Clear Vision
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for the future the company has the
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potential to reshape how we think about
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humanoid robots whether it's in the home
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the workplace or Beyond clone Alpha is
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poised to leave a lasting impact on the
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field of Robotics all right let me know
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