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3rd October 1936: The 'Robot Doctor', a machine on display at an exhibition at Central Hall, Westminster. The machine is designed to measure a person's state of health by measuring their heartbeat in relation to their weight and height. (Photo by London Express/Getty Images)

3rd October 1936:  The 'Robot Doctor', a machine on display at an exhibition at Central Hall, Westminster. The machine is designed to measure a person's state of health by measuring their heartbeat in relation to their weight and height.  (Photo by London Express/Getty Images)