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Robot Babies: Cute or Creepy?

There's been a proliferation of robot children in recent years. Tell us which you think are the coolest, cutest, and creepiest

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Photo: University of Tsukuba
Yotaro is a robot baby that giggles, cries, and simulates a runny nose—but not a soiled diaper. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba, in Japan, designed it to show future parents how rewarding babies can be. Really.
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