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Ancient Chinese Texts Hint at Early Concepts of Robots and CT Scans

Ancient Chinese texts from the Tang Dynasty describe 'immortal mirrors' that functioned similarly to modern CT scans and lifelike wooden puppets, suggesting early conceptualizations of robots and advanced imaging.

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