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Meet Clone Alpha: A Humanoid Robot Built with Synthetic Organs and Artificial Muscles Clone Robotics has created Myofiber, synthetic muscles powered by water pressure for realistic movement and strength. Clone Alpha incorporates synthetic organs, including bones, muscles, veins, and nerves.

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Philosophically Fit1 year ago

Reminds me of Westworld. "These violent delights have violent ends "

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memeage1 year ago

Now this looks very Westworld. 🤔 The future is coming soon!

James Chesnutt1 year ago

Call me when they can fix dead optic nerves and degenerative spinal disorders.

Jeff Mack1 year ago

Synth for sure

Book of Grudges1 year ago

these chasing us down for talking about israel will be fun.

Equity Trader 🔨📐1 year ago

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the darkness soul1 year ago

Westworld y becoming real, holy sh&t

Tom1 year ago

Awesome. We live in Deus Ex.

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