ScienceAnimal robots and puppetsby Arielle Duhaime-RossNov 5, 2014, 3:21 PM UTCLinkShareGiftArielle Duhaime-Ross is a freelance science journalist, podcast host, comics artist, and TV host.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Arielle Duhaime-RossMost PopularMost PopularValve launches the Steam Controller without the Steam MachineTrump fires the entire National Science BoardThe perfect successor to Lost has been hiding from me for yearsAfter three months on Linux, I don’t miss Windows at allValve’s new Steam Controller isn’t perfect, but I’m buying one anywayThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad