Robinc by Anthony Boucher:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas

"Politics and robots are, alike, very curious things. But they're alike in another way - if you look at things straight, and don't throw out answers even if they do seem more than a little screwy, you can use them effectively -"


(Usuform robot from 'Robinc' by Anthony Boucher)

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Robot Chef - a creative cook
Creative, autonomous robotic cook.

Robot Taste Buds
A sensor for robots that would allow it to taste foods like a human being.

Verhaeren Factor - creative machines
Provides autonomous robots with the capacity for independent creative action.

 

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