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by Robert Heinlein

The first Podkayne was a Martian and a saint. The second Podkayne was not - precisely - either one!

('Podkayne of Mars' by Robert Heinlein )

Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article:

Snackbot, Robotic Bringer Of Snacks
   Should roboticists be forced to walk long distances for snacks, or should they have snacks brought to them by autonomous robots, thus letting them spend more time creating cool robots? This question answers itself.

Transwheel Drone Robotic Delivery Vehicle
   One good single-wheel delivery concept deserves another.

Kiwi Dominos Drone Pizza Delivery
   If you can deliver diapers, you can deliver pizzas.

Quadruped Jueying Delivery Robot Brings Fresh Coffee
   '... he rewired the delivery robot so that it would serve him midnight snacks.' - Robert Heinlein, 1962.

Robot Food Delivery Coming To Campus Near You
   '... he rewired the delivery robot so that it would serve him midnight snacks.' - Robert Heinlein, 1962.

No Tips! Robotic Food Delivery In Phoenix
   '...he rewired the delivery robot so that it would serve him midnight snacks.' Robert Heinlein, 1962.

Waymo Autonomous Cab Hits Autonomous Delivery Robot
   'Not since the time he rewired the delivery robot...' - Robert Heinlein, 1962.

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