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    Cower Before The Cuddlebot!

    Ever wanted an android hamster? You're in luck!

    The Cuddlebot cometh!

    Computer/mad scientists up in the University of British Columbia "a furry animal-like machine to intelligently recognize emotional touch gestures." Translation: Cuddlebot can sense your fear, but can also give you a cuddle when you most need it.

    The little guy is still in the prototype stage, but with enough wishes upon a star, one day you too can have you own Cuddlebot!

    More details here, and click here if you want to read the published paper about the cuddliest robot ever.

    truonex.com

    Cuddlebot in action