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Which robot would you rather hug?

Baby robot Diego-san, with a body of metal, motors, and wires, a large lifelike head, standing at robotics lab.

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Child robot iCub, with a white face with round eyes, gray torso, and extended arms as if offering a hug, set against a white background.

iCub

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