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by Philip K. Dick

"It seemed like an ordinary request - the woman wanted to buy a ticket to Earth. And yet the Captain knew that no such world existed!"

('The Impossible Planet' by Philip K. Dick)

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:

Robosoft Kompai Robot Assistant For Elderly
   Sounds like one of Philip K. Dick's robants.

Romeo Robot A Robant For Elder Care
   Grasping the firm arm of my trusted robot Romeo, I totter into a brave new future.

Panasonic Hair-Washing Robot
   It's the extra fingers that make this robot worth upgrading to.

CompanionAble Project's Companion Robot Hector
   'Beside her moved a gleaming robant...'

Mobiserv Social Companion Robot
   'Behind Norton came a withered old woman. Beside her moved a gleaming robant...'- Philip K. Dick, 1953.

Walker Robot Helps The Elderly
   'The robant and the tiny old woman entered the control room slowly...'- Philip K. Dick, 1953.

Nadine Robot Cares For Dementia Patients
   'The robant and the tiny old woman entered the control room slowly...' - Philip K Dick, 1953.

ElliQ Robot To Help Israel's Grandmas And Grandpas
   'The robant and the tiny old woman entered the control room slowly...' - Philip K Dick, 1953.

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