These October 2016 robot trends range from live-streaming underwater drones to smart home vacuum robots that make everyday household chores an easy feat. In addition to a handful of multifunctional drone innovations, the month's other standouts include HD security camera vacuums that protect one's home while doubling as a cleaning device.
Other notable examples include robot-run pizzerias -- Zuma Pizza replaces human staff with artificially intelligent workers -- along with retina-repairing droids like Robotic Retinal Dissection Device (R2D2) which is changing the way eye doctors treat the ailments of their patients.
In addition to making household chores easier and advancing the medical field, these October 2016 robot examples are also streamlining travel plans and making at-home entertainment a more immersive experience than ever before.
Top 45 Robot Trends in Ocober
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Robot-Run Pizzerias
'Zume Pizza' Uses Robots to Makes Its Pies
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DIY Home Spy Cameras
This DIY Raspberry Pi SpyCam Can be Remotely Controlled via Smartphone
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Proactive Afforestation Drones
DroneSeed's Drones Can Plant Trees and Assess Their Progress
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Garment-Sewing Robots
Sewbo Inc. Developed a Process That Lets Robots Sew T-Shirts
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Garbage-Collecting Water Drones
The 'WaterShark' Gobbles Garbage as it Autonomously Cruises
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Autonomous Construction Trucks
The Komatsu Innovative Autonomous Haulage Vehicle is Efficient
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Autonomous Naval Speedboats
This Royal Navy Boat is Engineered for Surveillance Purposes
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Drone-Syncing Goggles
These First Person View Goggles Pair With the New DJI Mavic Pro Drone
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Masterfully Maneuverable Mini-Drones
The Swing Mini-Drone Can Perform An Array Of Aerial Stunts
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In-Home AI Displays
The 'L.U.C.Y.' Smart Assistant Home Display Helps Manage One's Life
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Armed Robot Drones
The Prodrone PD6B-AW-ARM Features Arms to Grasp and Lift Objects
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Compatible Camera Drones (UPDATE)
The GoPro Karma Drone Features Touchscreen and Remote Control
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Conceptual Delivery Drones
The 'FLYCAT' is a Personal Drone with Ample Space for Cargo
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Smart Drone Development Kits
The Parrot SLAMdunk Lets Developers Turn Any Drone into a Smart Robot
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Face-Replacing Emoji Bots
'Tweet Me 4 Moji' Replaces Faces in Pictures with Corresponding Emojis
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Speedy Amateur Racing Drones
The 'VIFLY R220' Race Drone is Ready to Race Out of the Box
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Affordable Smart Vacuums
The Neato Botvac D3 and D5 Feature a Low Price Point
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Magnetic Omnidirectional Robots
The Upgraded 'Ballbot' Uses a Magnetic Motor Mechanism
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Emergency Food-Delivering Drones
'Pouncer' UAV Drones Could Deliver Relief to Those in Need
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Autonomous Delivery Buggies
JD's "Drone" Delivery Technology Transports Packages
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Miniature Modular Drones
This Mini-Drone Can Capture Video and Fire Nerf Balls
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Robotic Viewpoint Publications
'Above the World: Earth Through a Drone's Eye' is Breathtaking
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HD Security Cam Vacuums
The StillCool Smart Vacuum Cleaning Robot Monitors the Home While Cleaning
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Wrist-Controlled Robotic Droids
This Special Edition BB-8 Robot Converts Gestures Into Movements
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Smart Home Vacuum Robots
The Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Robot Scans Surroundings 1800 Times Per Second
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Haptic Surgery Robots
Deakin University's 'HeroSurg' Gives Surgeons 3D Images and Haptic Feedback
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Fence-Climbing Robots
The 'Ghost Minitaur' Can Climb Fences and Stairs and Open Doors
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Adorable Arachnid Robots
The 'Xpider' is a Mini Robot that's Engineered for Interactive Fun
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Classroom Chat Bots
Slack Bot Litlbot Facilitates Classroom Interaction for Students and Teachers
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Pizza Delivery Drones
Domino's is Experimenting with a 3D-Printed Drone Delivery Service
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Retina-Repairing Robots
This Eye Surgery Robot Helps Perform Retinal Membrane Operations
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Branded Insomnia Chat Bots
Casper Mattress' 'Insomnobot-3000' Helps People who Can't Sleep
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Skyscraper Delivery Drones
This Drone Makes it Easier to Receive Packages in High-Rise Buildings
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Breakneck Racing Drones
The xCraft Rogue Drone Can Fly At 100 Miles Per Hour
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Assistive Airport Robots
Hitachi's 'EMIEW' Robot Helps Travelers at Haneda International Airport
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Livestreaming Underwater Drones
This Drone's 4K Camera Transmits High-Quality Video In Real Time
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Abstract Painting Drones
The 'Pollockcopter' Creates Splatter Paintings on Vertical Surfaces
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Robotic Practice Racers
DevBot Lets Roborace Coders Practice Their Algorithms
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Hotel-Finding Text Services
This AI-Powered Chat Bot Helps Travellers Find the Best Hotel Options
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Hybrid Propeller Drones
This Fixed-Wing Drone Offers Promising Agricultural Applications
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Chemical-Detecting Drones
This Unmanned Drone Can Sniff Out Chemical and Biological Weapons
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Autonomous Stunt Drones
The Vijay Kumar Lab's Drone Can Make Aggressive Maneuvers Autonomously
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Drone Data-Converting Tools
'visualAI' is a Science Tool that Helps Process Drone Camera Data
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Autonomous Drone Short Films
'In the Robot Skies' is a Sci-Fi Film Shot Entirely by Drones
Related Ideas
Solo Citizen Protection Robots
The HOM-E Companion Robot by KeeJung Song Keeps Users Safe
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Modular AI-Powered Mouses
The Conceptual 'OctoAssist' Mouse Has a Multipurpose Form
AI-Driven Beverage Menus
Botrista Leverages AI & Machine Learning to Create Drink Menus
Discreet Furniture-Like Home Robots
The 'Cor!' Smart Home Robot Concept Blends into Living Spaces
Humanoid Household Robots
The 1X NEO Beta Will Utilize Embodied Learning to Perform Tasks
Beverage Service Robots
Richtech Robotics 'Scorpion' Can Provide Beverage Reccommendations
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Five-in-One Smart Vacuums
The Roborock Dyad Pro Combo Has a Convertible Construction
LiDAR-Equipped Robotic Mowers
The Oasa R1 Has a Robotic Reel Mowing System
Robotic Vacuum Space Expeditions
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Was Sent into Orbit by the Brand
AI-Enabled Lawn Mowers
The TerraMow AI Vision Robot Mower Performs Automatic Mapping
Drone-Powered Window Cleaning Services
Window Hero Debuted Drone-Powered Cleaning Services
Informed AI Storefront Assistants
Bosch Worked with Zoovu to Assist its Online Customers
Dual-Vacuum Cleaning Systems
The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Has 3D Mapping and More at CES 2024
Film-Inspired AI-Powered Robots
The Doly Robot is Inspired by Wall-E and Rests on the Tabletop
General-Purpose Robots
Boston Dynamics X Toyota Research Institute Partner in Robotic Development
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
Furniture-Sanitizing Vacuums
The X1 Robot Bed Vacuum Has HEPA Filtration and More
Expanded Chinese Technology Lines
Xiaomi Debuts a Range of Home and Tech Products for Consumers
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
Virtual Boundary Robot Lawnmowers
The Aiper Horizon U1 Has a User-Friendly Design at CES 2024
Advanced 2-in-1 Vacuums
iRobot Unveils Advanced 2-in-1 Roomba Combo Series for Enhanced Cleaning
AI-Fuelled Robot Gold Trolleys
Futurewave and Botronics Design the iXi Robot Trolley
AR Vacuuming Apps
Dyson CleanTrace Identifies Areas That Have Yet to Be Cleaned
High-Powered Robotic Vacuums
The UBPet V10 Robot Vacuum Achieves 22,000Pa of Suction Power
AI-Powered Robot Dogs
WEILAN Has Introduced the Upgraded BabyAlpha A2 Series
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
Powerful Multi-Functional Robot Vacuums
The Yeedi Cube Robot Vacuum Boasts Innovative Features
Second-Generation Robot Dog Companions
Unitree Introduces Go2 as a Sports Companion to Humans
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Standing Quadruped Robots
The 'ANYmal' Robot Easily Traverses Any Landscape and Performs Tasks
Advanced Robotic Footwear
Shift Robotics Introduces the Updated Moonwalkers X Robotic Shoes
Automated Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The DreameBot X30 Ultra Eliminates Manual Cleaning at CES 2024
Plug-and-Play Robot Lawn Mowers
The ANTHBOT Genie Works Right Out of the Box Tending to Lawns
Window-Cleaning Robots
Winbot W2 Will Leave Your Windows Spotless
Adaptable Dual-Cleaning Robot Vacuums
The roborock QX Revo Has Dual-Spinning Mop Heads
Innovative Cordless Pool Cleaners
BeatBot Offers a Thorough and Efficient Cleaning Experience
Compact Washer-Dryer Robots
Eureka's All-in-One Household Solution Features a Robot Vacuum
Grocery-Carrying Robot Assistants
Toyota Introduces a Punyo, an Adorable Robot Companion
Warehouse-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Apptronik 'Apollo' Helps Out with Commercial Operation Tasks
Data Privacy Robotic Vacuums
The Matic Robot Vacuum Cleaner Navigates Without Transmitting Data
Production-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Unitree G1 Has an Octa-Core Processor and a 9,000mAh Battery
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras
Zero Zero Robotics' Hover Camera X1 is a Miniature Drone
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
Mop-Equipped Robot Vacuum Cleaners
Ultenic Launches the T10 Elite Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Mop
Roving Projector-Paired Robots
The 2024 Samsung Ballie Keeps an Eye on the Home at CES 2024
AI-Powered Waste Sorters
Glacier's AI Robots Tackle Cut Waste and Emissions With Automated Sorting
AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots
LG's AI Agent is an Adorable Robot with Multiple Assistive Features
Gamified Home Chore Apps
Developers Showcased a Gamified Home Chore App at Meta's Hackathon 2023
Quad-Mode Robotic Vacuums
The OKP Life K2 Supports Up to 100-Minutes of Efficient Cleaning
Voice-Controlled Robot Dogs
Petoi Recently Introduced the Palm-Sized Bittle X Companion
Innovative Industrial Robots
Pudu Robotics Ventures into the Industrial Robotics Market
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
Holistic Home Cleaning Robots
The Yeedi M12 Pro+ Works with the OMNI Station
Simple AI Assistants
The Rabbit R1 Offers a Non-Distracting Digital Alternative
Forest-Fostering Robots
This Dual-Arm Robot is Helping Fight Deforestation In the Amazon
AI-Integrated Robotic Vacuums
The L20 Ultra Features Industry-First AI-Driven MopExtend Tech
Waffle-Inspired Robo Vacuums
Eggo and Bissell Teamed Up to Create the First-Ever EggoVac
State-of-the-Art Robot Vacuums
Dreame Technology Redefines Clean Living with Dreame X40 Ultra
All-in-One AI Vacuum Cleaners
The Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo Will Debut at CES 2024
AI-Powered Security Cameras
The U-tec U Home Ulticam Cameras Recognize People, Pets and More
Robot-Improving AI Tools
DeepMind Unveiled the 'RT-2' AI Focused on Robotics Intelligence
Gesture-Controlled Streaming Cameras
The OBSBOT Tail Air Harnesses AI for Seamless Recording
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Retail-Available Robot Vacuums
The SwitchBot S10 is Now Available after a Successful Campaign
Self-Elevating Robot Vacuums
The Roborock Qrevo Curv Offers 18,500Pa of Suction Power
Self-Sanitizing Robot Vacuums
The EZVIZ RS20 Pro Performs Hot Water Mopping and More
Unplugged Coding Robots
ALUX's VINU is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
Robot-Enabled Locker Deliveries
Ottobot Lockers Brings a Delivery Innovation to CES 2024
Robotic Coffee Waiters
The Second Cup Coffee Company's Mozo Robot Will Debut at its Beirut Store
High-Power Three-in-One Robot Vacuums
The Tesvor S5 Max Achieves a Powerful 6,000Pa of Suction
Flexible Multitasking Robots
The KettyBot Pro Supports Personalized Customer Experiences
Human-Made Lamp Collections
The 'I Am Not a Robot' Collection by Jaro Kose is Handmade
Automated Dual Robot Vacuums
Ultenic Launches Its New T10 Pro Robot Vacuum with Mop
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
Plumbing-Attached Robotic Vacuums
The SwitchBot S10 Has an Auto-Empty Charging Dock
Elevated Robot Vacuum Lineups
Ecovacs Introduces Three Robot Vacuums at Multiple Price Ranges
Customizable Two-in-One Robot Vacuums
The Tikom L9000 Robot Vacuum Has LiDAR Navigation
Robotic Beverage Systems
Richtech Robotics Employs ADAM at Ghost Kitchen Locations
Small Space Robotic Vacuums
The SwitchBot K10+ Mini Robot Vacuum Easily Navigates Tight Areas
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
Robotic Floor Washing Devices
The eufy Robot Vacuum Omni S1 Pro Deep Cleans the Space
Robot-Specific 3D Vision Technology
Orbbec Unveils the Gemini 2 XL in a Bid to Offer Affordability
Advanced Robotic Control Platforms
ABB Robotics Introduces a New Automated Robotics Platform
Dual Cleaning Robots
The Ultenic D6S Robot Vacuum and Mop Boasts Advanced Features
Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
The 'M4' Robot is Capable Of Six Different Types Of Movements
Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots
Adonis Christodoulou Designs the Jellyfish Robot
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
Complete Cleaning Robot Vacuums
The Shark Matrix Robot Vacuum Works for Up to 45 Days
Game-Integrated Robotic Lawn Mowers
Husqvarna Unveils the Doom Game on Its Automower Nera
Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions
These New RobotLAB Automated Systems are Dining Room-Ready
Multi-Level Mapping Robot Vacuums
The Roborock Q5+ Robot Vacuum is Self-Emptying and More
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
AI-Enhanced Bespoke Vacuums
Samsung Presents a New Tech-Informed Jet AI Vacuum Design
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
Dual-Laser LiDAR Robot Vacuums
The Ecovacs DEEBOT X2 OMNI Achieves 8,000Pa of Suction Power
All-in-One Meal Appliances
The 'ChefRobot' Works with More Than 500 Guided Recipes
Automatic Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max Offers Matter Support and More
Reactive Robotic Vacuum Cleaners
The 'Q8 Max' Can Proactively Avoid Obstacles Whilst Cleaning
Conversation-Muting Audio Robots
These Miniature Robots Can Function As Microphone Arrays
Light Brown Robot Dogs
Sony's Aibo Dog Robot is Introduces in a Kinako Colorway Palette
Self-Driving Cab App Expansions
The Robotaxi Cruise Service Will Launch on Uber Platforms
Stair-Climbing Robotic Vacuums
Yun Long Designs the Omnidirectional AI Migo Ascender Robot
AI Robotics Events
Frodobots and YGG Team Aim to Gamify and Accelerate AI and Robotics Research
Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones
This Drone Can Hit Ludicrous Speeds and Cope With Bad Weather Conditions
Swappable Component Robot Cleaners
These iRobot Roomba Combo Units Have Swappable Mopping Bins
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Transformer Robots-Powered STEAM Education
Wefaa Robotics Recently Secured Seed Funding
Self-Emptying Robot Vacuums
The Shark RV1001AE IQ Offers Up to 45-Days of Capacity
Bio-Inspired Guard Dog Robots
Xiaomi Introduces the Robotic Cyberdog 2 with a Friendly Look
Adaptable Four-Wheeled Delivery Robots
This Avride Robot Easily Handles Tight Turns and Inclines
Automated Low-Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ Cleans for Up to 30 Days
Tennis-Playing Robot Systems
Google DeepMind Has Designed a Table Tennis-Playing Robot
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Gourmet Meal Vending Machines
The Robot Chef Chulchul Box Offers Hot Gourmet Meals in 90 Seconds
STEM Education Robotic Arms
The Ozobot 'ORA' Robotic Arm Works with Python and Blockly
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Robot Character Digital Games
Sony Introduces the New Astro Bot Adventure Game
Customizable Smart Robot Vacuums
Vactidy Debuts the Nimble T8 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Bacteria-Eradicating Robot Vacuums
The TCL Sweeva Has UV-C Light to Kill Bacteria and Viruses
Australian Robot Vacuum Debuts
Philips' HomeRun 9000 Robot Vacuum is Made for Australian Shoppers
Mop-Equipped Smart Vacuums
Ultenic Launched an Automatic Home Vacuum With a Mop Cleaning Feature
Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs
Robooter Brought Mobility Innovations Like X40 to CES 2024
Robotic Pizza Shops
The Mia V4.5 Robotic Pizza Shop Features Fresh Dough & Stone Hearth Ovens
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
High-Weight Warehouse-Ready Robots
The OTTO 1200 Autonomous Mobile Robot Supports Ample Weight
Disinfecting Compact Robot Vacuums
CREATULIZE Presents the X1 Robot Bed Vacuums
Maintenance-Free Vacuum Systems
The Shark PowerDetect System Performs Automated Cleaning Each Day
Reactive AI Robot Vacuums
The Roborock Qrevo Master Achieves 10,000Pa of Suction Power
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
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