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Baxter the Robot Readied for U.S. Factory Revival

Oct 17, 2012 |  1

The revival of manufacturing in the U.S has been a hot topic for debate in the run-up to the presidential election, but one company based in Boston believes the answer lies not in factory jobs for humans, but for robots.


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  1. 1. Daniel35 06:54 PM 10/24/12

    We need to create a new economic system. Finding ways to keep humans employed in an advancing tech environment is not the answer. We work for self respect as well as sustenance.

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