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June 20, 2008, 8:32am PDT | Length: 00:03:19
"Robots: Evolution of a cultural icon" is the name of a new exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Art. CNET News.com's Kara Tsuboi pays a visit to learn how and why artists have used robots to mirror society and why they're beloved the world over.
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A snake-inspired robot

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