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At Tesla’s AI Day this past week, Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Bot, an android that would build on the company’s autonomous vehicle and artificial intelligence research. The lightweight robot would work in spaces designed for humans, said Musk. However, it will be a while before an actual, “helpful” robot can match the moves of the dancer at the event and be useful. A prototype is due next year.

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