A Robot is a machine or artificial agent that performs pre-progammed tasks with limited autonomy. It is less advanced than an android. It has mechanical components and can run on a computer program or artificial intelligence. Robots come in many different forms, most do not resemble a human.[1]
Robots generally perform simple automated tasks such as repetitive and highly accurate production line tasks. They also act as avatars for remotely located humans in hazardous environments.[2]
Manufacturers[]
Various corporations design and manufacture robots such as Achilles Corporation and MacArthur Mining Ltd.
Laws[]
Robots are legal in Federation, Empire, Alliance and Independent systems.[3]
Robot models[]
| Model | Type | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| DG090 | Autonomous asteroid miner | MacArthur Mining Ltd |
| PA912 | Personal administrative robot | Achilles Corporation |
| Xihe Biomorphic Companions | Pet animal simulacrum | Unknown |
| XS801[4] | Security robot | Achilles Corporation |
| XS1001[4] | Security robot (prototype) | Achilles Corporation |
Timeline[]
22 NOV 3307
- An expert larcenist known as the Winking Cat has triggered widespread alarm with a spree of high-profile thefts. Vox Galactica published this feature by crime correspondent Mira Bukowski: "Last month, the galaxy's most infamous thief reappeared in the headlines after a long absence. It appears the Winking Cat is making up for lost time by stealing multiple items in quick succession. One notable target was a portrait of Emperor Olban Hensard Duval, the tenth ruler of the Empire. Painted in 2989, it was notable for being seven metres high - as was the graphic of a smirking feline face engraved on the wall where it once hung. Another disappearance, albeit of a less artistic nature, was the only working prototype of Achilles Corporation's XS1001 security robot. This was being guarded by several XS801 models which, according to insiders, were found lying on their sides and emitting an unusual 'purring' sound. There are reports of several other rare or precious artefacts disappearing from secure locations. In all cases, there are no clues as to how security systems were circumvented. The Wallglass Investigations Agency has theorised that the Winking Cat may not be an individual after all, but a group of criminal specialists working together. They also suspect that these latest thefts may be intended for some larger purpose."[4]
01 DEC 3304
- Achilles Corporation announced plans to replace all robots destroyed as a result of the recent spy robot scandal. The organisation has placed an open order for quantities of robotics, computer components and microcontrollers, which will be used to produce brand new PA912 administration robots.[5]