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iCub

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iCub

In brief:

The robot that moves and learns like a child

The iCub is able to crawl and walk, make human-like eye and head movements and recognise and grasp objects like a toddler, scientists say. It is believed to be the most advanced humanoid robot in Europe and has recently been on display at Manchester University.

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