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Autonomic Food-Processing System
Technology allows food to be prepared untouched by human hands.
(From Cantata 140 [1964] by Philip K. Dick)
Machine Apartment
Each person lives isolated in their own room, supported by a vast planetary machine.
(From The Machine Stops [1909] by E.M. Forster)
Mining Worm (Robot)
An autonomous mining robot shaped like a worm.
(From Love Among The Robots [1946] by Emmett McDowell)
Asteroid-Metal
Metal mined from asteroids.
(From The Mechanical Monarch [1958] by E.C. Tubb)
Biological Circuit Fabrication
Creating an electronic circuit using biologically-based means.
(From The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe [1984] by Author Unknown)
Dust-Ski
Special vehicle adapted for quick travel over powdered lunar soil.
(From A Fall of Moondust [1961] by Arthur C. Clarke)
Dust-Cruiser
Specialized lunar transport able to negotiate dust-filled craters on the Moon.
(From A Fall of Moondust [1961] by Arthur C. Clarke)
Self-Propelled Road Mine
A small, lightweight mine able to travel at highway speeds; guides itself to a marked target.
(From Runaway [1985] by Michael Crichton)
Security Guard Robot (Sentry Robot)
A robot that takes the place of a security guard in an office environment.
(From Runaway [1985] by Michael Crichton)
Esper Photo Analysis
A device that can find remarkable levels of detail from a photograph.
(From Blade Runner [1982] by Ridley Scott)
SPOOKS
A live-action role playing (LARP) game that lets ordinary people play at being secret agents.
(From Halting State [2007] by Charles Stross)
Overlay Specs
Glasses that provide an additional feature; an overlay that lets you see information and graphics along with the real-world view.
(From Halting State [2007] by Charles Stross)
International Fantasy Gaming Society (IFGS)
A group dedicated to playing live action role-playing games.
(From Dream Park [1981] by Larry Niven (w/S. Barnes))
Airboarding
Typing in thin air to input characters into a computer.
(From Halting State [2007] by Charles Stross)
Blacknet
An antisocial networking site.
(From Halting State [2007] by Charles Stross)
Interactive Suicide Note
A last message for the people you are leaving behind - that encourages their participation.
(From Press Enter [1984] by John Varley)
Driverless Drones
One remote supervisor can drive a half-dozen drones, with some computer assistance.
(From Halting State [2007] by Charles Stross)
CopSpace
A virtual location for police lifelogs, official communications, paperwork, informational databases and evidence of all kinds.
(From Halting State [2007] by Charles Stross)
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