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Light-Sculpture A creative work that was both sculpture and light.
(From Light Verse [1973] by Isaac Asimov) |
Usuform Robot Bartender A robotic bartender that is designed along purely functional lines.
(From Q.U.R. [1943] by Anthony Boucher) |
Usuform Robot A robot designed strictly along functional lines.
(From Q.U.R. [1943] by Anthony Boucher) |
Flex-Wheels Special wheels designed for getting around on the Moon.
(From 2001: A Space Odyssey [1968] by Arthur C. Clarke) |
Scent-Organ A device that output specified odors.
(From Brave New World [1932] by Aldous Huxley) |
Feelies (Feely) Device adds the tactile element to entertainment.
(From Brave New World [1932] by Aldous Huxley) |
Probe Screen Hood A device that blocks attempts to see into the contents of the brain mind.
(From The Hood Maker ('Immunity') [1955] by Philip K. Dick) |
Guard Robot Early reference to a robot performing the functions of a security guard.
(From The Hood Maker ('Immunity') [1955] by Philip K. Dick) |
Hyperpig A genetic chimera of pig and human.
(From Redemption Ark [2002] by Alastair Reynolds) |
Tacspace An augmented representation of space battles.
(From The Algebraist [2004] by Iain M Banks) |
Paper Steel Specially treated paper that forms material as hard as steel.
(From Robur-the-Conqueror [1866] by Jules Verne) |
Worldweb All Thing Network connects billions of people in real time.
(From Hyperion [1989] by Dan Simmons) |
Emissarial Projection An expert system able to converse and act in the capacity of ambassador.
(From The Algebraist [2004] by Iain M Banks) |
Loiter-Drone A autonomous flying device that hovers protectively over a defined area.
(From The Algebraist [2004] by Iain M Banks) |
Gillfluid Breathable fluid that provides oxygen to the lungs, allowing greater pressure on the body.
(From The Algebraist [2004] by Iain M Banks) |
Separated At Birth Database Missing persons database uses similarity to famous people.
(From Virtual Light [1993] by William Gibson) |
Tattletale A device is attached to a criminal suspect, ensuring that his whereabouts are always known.
(From The Game Players of Titan [1963] by Philip K. Dick) |
Homotropic News Vending Machine An autonomous news-selling robot, that was able to specifically seek out human beings.
(From The Game Players of Titan [1963] by Philip K. Dick) |
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