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User seeks defense strategies against powerful humanoid robots

A user on Mastodon is seeking advice on how to defend themselves against a humanoid robot, questioning what would be effective against their physical capabilities. The user speculates that anti-drone rifles might be a solution but acknowledges they are likely not available to consumers. They are looking for suggestions on what could deter or stop a robot if it perceived them as a threat. AI

RANK_REASON This is a user query on a social platform about a hypothetical scenario, not a news event.

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User seeks defense strategies against powerful humanoid robots

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 What's the best personal defense against a humanoid robot? These things kick pretty hard. I'm guessing it's one of those anti-drone rifles, but I bet they're

    🤖 What's the best personal defense against a humanoid robot? These things kick pretty hard. I'm guessing it's one of those anti-drone rifles, but I bet they're not for consumers. What would even slow one down if it decided you were a threat? submitted by /u/... 📰 Source: Artifici…