The control programs have been used to create control systems for a bipedal robot and a visual recognition system for a robot that works even when the machine is distracted by flashing lights and shadows.

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When villain Yar Badshah meets and browbeats his jittery backers, the mood is pure film noir - all hard lights, deep shadows and coughing smokers.

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Using shadows and lights to Climate-controlled rooms to foil heat-seeking sensors.

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