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"textContent": "Mobile robots must continuously estimate their position to navigate autonomously. However, satellite-based navigation systems are not always reliable: signals may degrade near buildings or become unavailable indoors. To operate safely and efficiently, robots must interpret their surroundings using onboard sensors and robust localization algorithms.",
"title": "How can you rescue a 'kidnapped' robot? New AI system helps robots regain their sense of location"
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