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ABC World News Highlights 'Emily' Robot
The robot was named after Emily Shane, a Malibu girl who was killed when a car struck her on Pacific Coast Highway in April 2010.
A life-saving robot named in memory of Malibu's Emily Shane was featured Wednesday night on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer.
The "Emily" is remote controlled by a lifeguard and can reach up to 24 miles per hour, and will be used this summer on California's beaches, according to ABC News.
Emily Rose Shane was killed when a car struck her on Pacific Coast Highway in April 2010. Her killer, Sina Khankhanian was earlier this month.
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Tony Mulligan, who invented the device, knew Emily through his daughter and named the robot in her memory.
Watch the video online at ABC News.
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