As visiting journalists from around the world roam the halls of PyeongChang Main Press Centre, they have to watch out for a vacuum with a mind of its own.
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A white robotic vacuum is making the rounds keeping the main Olympic venue for reporters and photographers clean.
Media, who are busy interviewing athletes, have had to avoid the robots — which are the size of washing machines on wheels.
Organizers say it’s one of twenty robots that will play a part in the games, which kick off Friday.
The other models will provide services like Games information and translation, serving drinks and act as pet fish.
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