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Man vs. ‘Terminator’-Like Robot in a Cage. California Called It Illegal.

A tech start-up’s stunt in San Francisco tested the boundaries of combat sport safety and regulations.

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Man vs. ‘Terminator’-Like Robot in a Cage. California Called It Illegal.

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Man vs. ‘Terminator’-Like Robot in a Cage. California Called It Illegal.

A tech start-up’s stunt in San Francisco tested the boundaries of combat sport safety and regulations.

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