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Avatars in science fiction and fact

Fiction Science

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Introduction

Alan Boyle: Millions of dollars in prizes were recently awarded to teams who are working on experimental avatars. The Avatar X Prize explored a scenario that's similar, but less science-fiction-y than the movie. How long will it be before avatars make the move from science fiction to reality?

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