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In Beijing, humanoid robots are being put to the test at the “World Humanoid Robot Games,” with some robots already beating world records set by humans. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports.
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An inner city team is followed at the FIRST Robotics competition. Guests: Ken Stone... An inner city team is followed at the FIRST Robotics competition. Guests: Ken Stone, Mark Lawrence, Phil Wacker, Omar, Gaohoua
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Robot Misses Spinning Head Kick, Rival Celebrates With Dance At World Humanoid Robot Games In China
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