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“When I look out in the future, I can't imagine a world, 500 years from now, where we don't have robots everywhere.”

Quote by Rodney Brooks

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Rodney Brooks is a renowned roboticist, born on December 30, 1954. His research and contributions in the field of robotics have made him a leading figure in the industry. more

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