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Volkswagen unveils R2-D2-like charging robot that autonomously steers and refills parked electric vehicles while making noises similar to the Star Wars character

• Volkswagen's robot that autonomous charges parked electric vehicles
• The robot tows a battery pack to a vehicle and communicates with the EV
• It prompts the vehicle to open its charging socket flap and plugs right in
• The robot will be activated with a companion app and will roll out in 2021 

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