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"For the sciences, the way to change science's perception of things is to wait until all the old farts have died off."
- Larry Niven

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 -

This function is now being implemented in a wide variety of guard robots; see the references below.

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  More Ideas and Technology from The Hood Maker ('Immunity')
  More Ideas and Technology by Philip K. Dick
  Tech news articles related to The Hood Maker ('Immunity')
  Tech news articles related to works by Philip K. Dick

Guard Robot-related news articles:
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  - First Chinese Security Guard Robot
  - Banryu Guard Dragon Home Robot
  - 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

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