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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(...)
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(...)

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(...)

Date3/24/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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; inspired by R2D2 in Star Wars add a spacey touch; chiefly; to trade shows; they say. The robots are worth some $5;000 each; and take up to six months to build.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0013636F
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