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Don’t get caught out by video demos of humanoid robots.

Everything from the speed of the recording to the tasks being performed (such as carrying boxes or sorting objects) may be misrepresenting what these bipedal bots are actually capable of right now.

The MIT Technology Review has put together a quick guide to help viewers be more aware and critical of what’s happening behind the scenes.

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