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Related to material in Far Centaurus
by A.E. van Vogt
Enjoyable story pits intrepid Earth explorers against the unknown. Hundreds of years of travel in hibernation brings them to Centaurus; what they find there makes their long journey unnecessary.
Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article:
Massage Robot Has Soft Hands, Er, Pads
'The automatic massager began to fumble gently over my naked form.' - AE van Vogt, 1944
RehaBot Physical Therapy Robot Proposed
Interesting use of medical robotics; I can find some precedents for this ideas as far back as 1944.
Motorika Robot Therapy Helps Stroke Patients
This robotic therapy device has demonstrated efficacy in assisting stroke victims in recovering much of their lost mobility.
Prototype Robotic Masseur Has The Touch
'The automatic massager began to fumble gently...'
Festo BionicSwift Bird Robots Described In 1930
'Bird-like robots now descended from the ceiling of the theatre...' - Clarence Edward Heller, 1930.
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