Vintage Robot Leachim Goes Up for Auction

Back in the 1970s, a Bronx classroom had a six-foot-tall robot named Leachim, which was a pioneer in educational technology. This charming machine taught kids using encyclopedic knowledge, knew their hobbies, and made learning fun. Fast forward to today, and this early form of AI is heading to auction, reminding us all that robots have been helping us out since disco was cool. What does it mean for you? If you're a fan of vintage tech, this auction could be your chance to own a piece of robot history. Plus, it's a reminder that AI has been around longer than your favorite band has been playing reunions.

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