Combine that with the calmer world geopolitical climate at present, and safe-haven assets like gold are being overlooked by many investors.

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Germany's Fraunhofer Institute, for instance, is involved in a European initiative to develop robots that are safe enough to operate alongside workers (at present, most industrial robots still have to be caged in case they accidentally hit someone) and capable of understanding simple instructions, including voice commands.

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At present, the technique is not so accurate that it is completely fail safe.

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At present, the United Kingdom has a National Coasteering Charter that works toward creating safe practices, training guides and promoting the sport, but there is no national governing body yet.

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