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"I went [to the top of] Vehicle Assembly Building and looked down, and tears burst from my eyes. The size of this cathedral where the Rockets take off to go to the moon is so amazing."
- Ray Bradbury
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| 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 -
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This function is now being implemented in a wide variety of guard robots; see the references below.
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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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| Robot Guard Dog On Duty |
| Wearable Artificial Fabric Muscles |
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