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"Retire? Yeah, I want to die with my head in the typewriter. That's my idea of retirement."
- Alfred Bester
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| Guard Robot | ||
| Early reference to a robot performing the functions of a security guard. |
| "Halt!" A robot guard appeared, streaking toward them across the field. "Identify yourselves!"
Franklin showed his clip. "I'm Director level. We're here to see the Senator. I'm an old friend." Automatic relays clicked as the robot studied the identification clip. "From the Director level?" ..."Get out of the way," Cutter said impatiently... The robot withdrew uncertainly. "Sorry to have stopped you sir..." |
| Technovelgy from The Hood Maker ('Immunity'),
by Philip K. Dick. Published by Imagination in 1955 Additional resources -
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This function is now being implemented in a wide variety of guard robots; see the references below.
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- Secom Robot X Security Guard Works For Less
- First Chinese Security Guard Robot
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- T-34 Security Robot Throws Nets Spidey-Style
- Security Patrol Robot With ATV Base
- Security Robots Mujiro And Ligurio
- Robotic Security Guard Waves You In
- Robot Prison Guard From South Korea
- Korean Robot Prison Guard Is Autonomous
- K5 Autonomous Data Machine The Future Of Mall Security
- Knightscope Robot Security Guards Ready
- Uber Hires Robot Security Guard
| Mori3 Autonomous Shapeshifting Robot |
| Tesla Seeks 'Tesla Robotaxi' And 'Robobus' Trademarks Ignoring Prior Art |
| Scary Grid Safety Robots |
| Humanoid Boxing Robot KO's Opponent - It's A Knockout! |
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