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Tech Life meets Spot the robot

Duration: 26 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service OnlineLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia

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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 /BBC) Show less

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