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Robotic Lego Arm Stress-Tests the Kno Tablet Over and Over Again

By Kat Hannaford Published January 31, 2011, 5:40 am ET

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89fIXSyzw5g

That overpriced, oversized Kno tablet? A video look-behind-the-scenes has revealed some high-tech testing equipment—namely, a Lego robotic-arm used to test the touchscreens and ambient light sensors. Wicked sideburns on the Lego robot’s human-overlord too, I might add. [YouTube]

https://gizmodo.com/that-dual-screened-kno-tablet-aimed-at-students-will-co-5685165

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