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Omnibot battery-operated robot is from Simpsons, $250
Omnibot battery-operated robot is from Simpsons, $250

Omnibot battery-operated robot is from Simpsons, $250

Date11/30/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Omnibot battery-operated robot is from Simpsons; $250
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0013634F
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A partner in robalabs, Sim Brigden examines some of the robots he and brother Matthew turn our of clients as far away as Australia. The robots, inspir(...)
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Tickling the ivories? There's nothing organic about this organist but his playing isn't too bad, says Steve Simpson
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Robing the red planet, Kids from Unionville's Central Park Public School designed and built these LEGO robotic vehicles and a stimulated Martian lands(...)
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