Held in the company of some telesecundaria teachers who already work as tutors, it was agreed to hold a broader workshop as soon as possible so that they can gain a wider and deeper insight into the topic as well as to envisage the possible areas in which they could use the model.

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Taylor and his team envisage their tiny serpent-like bots being used in areas such as throat operations, where they can bend easily and be used to make incisions and tie sutures with incredible dexterity and precision.

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Some people envisage tug-like vehicles that push infrastructure around in space, such as modules for future space stations.

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They envisage a world in which working people remain economically active until later in life as both earners and customers.

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