A Simple Design Journal for Autonomous and Hybrid Mechanical Entities.



Sunday, July 24, 2011

Conrad

































Designation: Set  07, "Conrad."
Model
: AT - 072411
Series: Yoshisuke
Type: Autonomous Tactical
Description: Bipedal humanoid, optimized for light combat. Third generation CNT (carbon nano-tube) fiber encasement, with zero-point liquid gel base plate connections. Single full spectrum optical sensor module. Early warning thermal and laser audio detection sensors. Enhanced predictive reflex enhancement. Optimized Yojimbo type strategic processing system, with isolating dual shielded brain casing.   
Notes: Developing an autonomous, sentient being who is willing to engaging in overtly self destructive behavior in order to preserve the well being of another is no simple task. A designer can sacrifice, or deliberately inhibit, the rational stability of the unit's electronic brain, but this often has a negative effect on their overall tactical performance. Once self aware most automatons derive their identity in accordance with principles of production for use. This too makes the fabrication of a robotic body guard difficult. Conrad was built originally to be purely a tactical operations machine, but early in his development he displayed the necessary personality traits to reassign him to close personal security. 




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