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IBM Team Behind Jeopardy’s Watson Computer on Technology

Users of the Internet community Reddit.com submitted a series of questions to the IBM team that designed the Jeopardy! robot, Watson. Below, see what they say about Watson’s struggles, their technological hurdles, and how physicians will one day use Watson’s technology to improve patient care.

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"IBM had to develop a mechanical device that grips and physically pushes the button." (Photo: Ben Hider / Getty Images)

Users of the Internet community Reddit.com submitted a series of questions to the IBM Watson Research team through their iAmA subreddit, where you, “Post what you are, have people ask you about yourself.”

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