Machines compete in RoboWorld Cup in the UK

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The FIRA International RoboWorld Cup is taking place for the first time in the UK at AtBristol.

The international competition is described as the "Olympics" for robots and includes climbing, weightlifting, football, sprinting and a marathon.

Newsbeat spoke to Clare Simpson of Plymouth University about the competition and what it involves.

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