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Tech Life meets Spot the robot

Tech Life visits one of the most hazardous places for humans, a former radioactive nuclear plant, with the help of a robot called Spot.

There are hundreds of former nuclear reactors around the world, which are harmful for those trying to decommission them. That's where a four legged robot called Spot comes in and Tech Life have been to meet it. Also in this episode; the impact of auto-correct constantly misspelling names and how scientists are using AI and tourist boats to learn more about whales.

Presenter: Shiona McCallum
Producer: Alasdair Keane

(Picture: Spot the robot at a decommissioned nuclear plant /成人论坛)

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