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WATCH: The robot Olympic mascots winning hearts in Tokyo

Robots are taking over, and their reign of terror will begin on the basketball court. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

From welcoming guests at hotels to shooting free throws at halftime of basketball games, robots have taken over the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Watch above to learn more about the Tokyo 2020 Robot Project, the fascinating science behind it, and the fans they're winning over at these Olympics, as Rutledge Wood makes some robotic friends.