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Polish Startup Unveils Controversial Bipedal Android 'Protoclone'

2/22/2025

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Clone Robotics, a Polish startup, introduced the "Protoclone," the first bipedal musculoskeletal android.
Equipped with 206 bones and artificial muscles, it can perform household chores such as cooking and cleaning.
A viral video of its movements sparked criticism, with many calling it "dystopian" and "creepy."
Preorders for the Protoclone will open later this year, though pricing details remain undisclosed.

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Story summary

Clone Robotics, a Polish startup, introduced the "Protoclone," the first bipedal musculoskeletal android.
Equipped with 206 bones and artificial muscles, it can perform household chores such as cooking and cleaning.
A viral video of its movements sparked criticism, with many calling it "dystopian" and "creepy."
Preorders for the Protoclone will open later this year, though pricing details remain undisclosed.