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It's an interesting problem they are working on. You can give the robot the ability to sense that it has touched something but giving it the ability to recognize the object and put the right amount of force on it would presumably be much harder unless the robot works in a very controlled environment and meets only known objects and tasks.

For instance, in a home environment does it understand the difference between an egg and a hammer? Picking up an egg like you would pick up a hammer results in a crushed egg but picking up a hammer like you would an egg results in the hammer flying across the room the first time you swing it. Then, how does it pick up a kitten or a baby ... etc.

Maddow: Chris Christie's brand is 'I will be rude' | Raw Replay

During her appearance on NBC’s Today Show Tuesday, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow explained the political strategy being used by Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

“I think Chris Christie is really good at polishing his own brand,” Maddow told host Ann Curry. “And his brand at this point is ‘I’m the guy who’s really good at screaming at my own constituents.’”

“Chris Christie is auditioning for vice president. Chris Christie would like to be taken seriously on the national stage. That’s why he’s embarrassing himself in his own state… He is auditioning and his brand is ‘I will be rude’ and rudeness is actually what he’s trying to sell as a form of political authenticity,” she added.

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