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Barker
A device that scans for nearby medical implants, and allows the operator to take control.
(From The Human Blend [2010] by Alan Dean Foster)
Space-Boat (Rocket Boat)
Small craft designed for descent and then take-off from a planetary surface.
(From Exploration Team [1956] by Murray Leinster)
Mutated Kodiak Bears
Animals modified for increased intelligence for defense and companionship.
(From Exploration Team [1956] by Murray Leinster)
Disposal-Safe
Device to store and, if necessary, destroy documents.
(From Exploration Team [1956] by Murray Leinster)
Landing-Grid
A constructed landing area on a planetary surface for space craft.
(From Sand Doom [1955] by Murray Leinster)
Space-Beacon
Device used to guide a space craft into finding an inhabited planet or colony on a planet.
(From Exploration Team [1956] by Murray Leinster)
Atmospheric Braking
Using a planet's atmosphere to gradually decelerate a spacecraft.
(From Space Cadet [1948] by Robert Heinlein)
Robot Cook
A household robot that can cook meals.
(From Helen O'Loy [1938] by Lester del Rey)
Robot Emotions
Devices or techniques that give rise to emotions in robots.
(From Helen O'Loy [1938] by Lester del Rey)
Helen O'Loy
A robot is enhanced to offer feelings and affection.
(From Helen O'Loy [1938] by Lester del Rey)
Evolution Machine
A device that accelerates the process of evolution by millions of times.
(From The Man Who Evolved [1931] by Edmond Hamilton)
Quickthaw
A microwave oven to heat food items quickly.
(From Farmer in the Sky [1950] by Robert Heinlein)
Syntho-Steak
Artificially produced meat.
(From Farmer in the Sky [1950] by Robert Heinlein)
Memory Biochip
An implanted device that permits the user to 'play back' selected memories.
(From Shards of Honor [1986] by Lois McMaster Bujold)
Neodog
Canine-derived animal, genetically engineered for increased intelligence and speech.
(From Starship Troopers [1959] by Robert Heinlein)
Chameleon Battle-Dress
Camouflage that allows its wearer to visually blend into the environment.
(From Dorsai! [1960] by Gordon R. Dickson)
News-Dispenser
Audio news ready when you are.
(From After Armageddon [1932] by Francis Flagg)
Monitored In-Home Security Camera
Security cameras mounted inside your home that are monitored by a person outside your house, and not a member of your family.
(From Oath of Fealty [1981] by Jerry Pournelle (w/L. Niven))
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