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Published: 24 April, 2010, 14:44
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Robots of all sorts, from simple Lego designs to professional reconnaissance drones, have been showcased at Russia’s second Robotics Festival. Plastic-and-metal exhibits were friendly to flesh-and-bone visitors.

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armen08 April 27, 2010, 21:29

Go Russia, Go!

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Amazing !

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