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$250,000 Box Mover

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October 9, 20264 panels + full strip

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$250,000 Box Mover, panel 1. The Boss introduces AX-1 to Jim and Mike beside two factory tables, one holding a box.

$250,000 Box Mover, panel 2. AX-1 carries the box to the second table.

$250,000 Box Mover, panel 3. Without a word, Mike carries the box back to the first table. The Boss's smile fades.

$250,000 Box Mover, panel 4. Mike rests a hand on the returned box and looks at the Boss. Jim watches; AX-1 stands by the empty table.

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Panel 1

The Boss introduces AX-1 to Jim and Mike beside two factory tables, one holding a box.

The Boss: Meet AX-1. Our new $250,000 AI-powered humanoid robot!

Panel 2

AX-1 carries the box to the second table.

The Boss: Fully autonomous material handling!

Jim: It moved a box.

Panel 3

Without a word, Mike carries the box back to the first table. The Boss's smile fades.

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Panel 4

Mike rests a hand on the returned box and looks at the Boss. Jim watches; AX-1 stands by the empty table.

Mike: So, am I worth $250,000?

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