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Elektro and Sparko at the 1939 World’s Fair. Elektro at the World's Fair. AI & Robotics; Built by Westinghouse, the relay-based Elektro robot responds to the rhythm of voice commands and delivers wisecracks pre-recorded on 78 rpm records. It appeared at the World's Fair, and it could move its head and arms… and even "smoked" cigarettes. ...
