SNEAK PEEK
It’s official. Robotics has entered its nostalgia era, and Pixar-inspired bots are leading the way. A few weeks ago, I highlighted a robotic lamp modeled after Luxo Jr. Now, Disney Research, a network of laboratories working to pursue scientific and technological innovations, has introduced a Wall-E-esque robot that can autonomously interact with humans. With an array of moods and movements, only one question remains: where can I buy one?
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