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Mining Worm (Robot)
An autonomous mining robot shaped like a worm.
(From Love Among The Robots [1946] by Emmett McDowell)
Dust-Cruiser
Specialized lunar transport able to negotiate dust-filled craters on the Moon.
(From A Fall of Moondust [1961] by Arthur C. Clarke)
Dust-Ski
Special vehicle adapted for quick travel over powdered lunar soil.
(From A Fall of Moondust [1961] by Arthur C. Clarke)
Self-Propelled Road Mine
A small, lightweight mine able to travel at highway speeds; guides itself to a marked target.
(From Runaway [1985] by Michael Crichton)
Security Guard Robot (Sentry Robot)
A robot that takes the place of a security guard in an office environment.
(From Runaway [1985] by Michael Crichton)
Overlay Specs
Glasses that provide an additional feature; an overlay that lets you see information and graphics along with the real-world view.
(From Halting State [2007] by Charles Stross)
SPOOKS
A live-action role playing (LARP) game that lets ordinary people play at being secret agents.
(From Halting State [2007] by Charles Stross)
Esper Photo Analysis
A device that can find remarkable levels of detail from a photograph.
(From Blade Runner [1982] by Ridley Scott)
International Fantasy Gaming Society (IFGS)
A group dedicated to playing live action role-playing games.
(From Dream Park [1981] by Larry Niven (w/S. Barnes))
Airboarding
Typing in thin air to input characters into a computer.
(From Halting State [2007] by Charles Stross)
Interactive Suicide Note
A last message for the people you are leaving behind - that encourages their participation.
(From Press Enter [1984] by John Varley)
Blacknet
An antisocial networking site.
(From Halting State [2007] by Charles Stross)
Driverless Drones
One remote supervisor can drive a half-dozen drones, with some computer assistance.
(From Halting State [2007] by Charles Stross)
CopSpace
A virtual location for police lifelogs, official communications, paperwork, informational databases and evidence of all kinds.
(From Halting State [2007] by Charles Stross)
Project X
A device that produces sound rays that are intolerable to living things.
(From Atlas Shrugged [1957] by Ayn Rand)
Chin Plates
A means of control within a space suit helmet; switching between options with the chin.
(From Have Space Suit - Will Travel [1958] by Robert Heinlein)
Membrane Balloon Helmet
A selectively permeable membrane worn as a helmet.
(From The Flight of the Horse [1969] by Larry Niven)
Flight Stick
A personal flying vehicle, stripped down to the basics.
(From The Flight of the Horse [1969] by Larry Niven)
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