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    Say Hello To The Tokyo Olympic Robots

    The field support robot will be fetching after all sorts of objects during the weekend's track and field events. It's one of several robots designed to make the Games more user-friendly and efficient.
    by Vanessa Romo Jul 30, 2021 1 minute
    A Field Support Robot was used to retrieve rugby balls on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Stadium. Over the weekend, the FSR will help during track and field events.

    Who's a good boy at the Olympics?

    The Field Support Robot is a good boy!

    The black and white high-tech contraption made its debut earlier this week as one throwing events over the weekend.

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