A Simple Design Journal for Autonomous and Hybrid Mechanical Entities.



Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Miles

 
 
Designation: Set 11, Miles
Model: AC - 112911
Series: Toshinaga
Type: Autonomous Construction
Description:
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Monday, November 28, 2011

Arnold



Designation: Set 11, Arnold
Model: AL - 112811
Series: Toshinaga
Type: Autonomous Logistical
Description: Air cooled partially organic bilaterian electronic brain system, capable of exerting centralized control over up to 12 individual tactical units. Quadrupedal mobility system. Twin hardwired standard type optical sensory package.
Notes: Hive-mind technologies are the logical solution to the often convoluted problems of logistic communications. One central brain simultaneously controlling multiple units with the same ease a single automaton requires to perform simple tasks like walking. Arnold cannot control as many units as some, such as Wilbur, but his light frame and high mobility make him a valuable asset in small scale operations.


Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Herschell



Designation: Set 11, Herschell
Model: AS - 112311
Series: Teruhiro
Type: Autonomous Support  
Description: Wheeled quadrupedal midsized chassis. Self contained hybrid electric/micro-fusion powerplant. Independently articulated suspension, with in-hub motors.
Notes: In the early days of automaton design, wheeled mobility was the preferred method of energy efficient locomotion. After the development of the C-Brown and subsequent series phased array microwave transmitters, the greater power requirements for biomimetic appendages became less of an inhibiting factor, and bipedal humanoid type chassis are now considered an industry standard. Herschell was designed to be the perfect marriage between the early autonomous wheeled vehicles and modern biomimetic humanoid types. He is incredibly fast over rough terrain, and he is not dependent on exterior power sources. 


Saturday, November 19, 2011

Madeline



Designation: Set 11, Madeline
Model: SAT - 111911
Series: Sadanori
Type: Special Autonomous Tactical
Description: Bipedal Humanoid, special chassis. Optimized dual-wield weapon capabilities, with dedicated individual targeting logic centers. Rear cranial mounted extending optical sensor, with 360 degree swivel. Powered by eight micro rectenna (rectifying antenna) panels, independently mounted, requiring a C-Brown series phased array microwave transmitter. Self repairing nano polymer light armored core. Titanium joint structures.
Notes: Aesthetics and function have often been at opposing ends of the spectrum in autonomous design. Early in Madeline's development an emphasis was placed on maintaining smooth, seamless lines to create a more graceful profile. However, during combat testing, her low performance rating demanded certain structural changes in order to realize the full potential of her programming. Her extremities, while visually appealing, lacked the resilience needed to single-handedly operate heavier weapon types. In the end, her lower arms and legs were designed by an outside firm, Kuniyoshi, who won a Rotwang award for their telekinetic automaton Patricia. Stronger and faster, the finalized limbs even incorporated a power receiver/transfer system. 


Thursday, November 17, 2011

Casey

 
 
Designation: Set 11, Casey
Model: AS - 111711
Series: Shinryo
Type: Autonomous Support
Description: Medium frame rapid mobility quadruped. Auto-sealing armored dorsal weapons cache. Anterior forced kinetic thrust joint structures. Four shoulder mounted optical sensors, with thermal and infrared capabilities.
Notes: Casey is a high-speed gun runner, able to deliver munitions rapidly to units locked down in combat situations. He can be called upon as a courier to transport hard data, as needed. What he cannot do is stand in one place for any given period of time. This often forces soldiers in need of supplies to chase after him in order recover his payload.


Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Corbin



Designation: Set 11, Corbin
Model: AS - 111511
Series: Kuniteru
Type: Autonomous Support
Description: Variable form bipedal chassis. Collapsing ceramic armored core casing. High definition optical sensory package. Devoted real-time global positioning relay module. Core centered liquid state electronic brain. Independent non-magnetic piezo power supply unit, with external output.
Notes: Corbin is much more than a walking power station, he is also a highly adept battlefield computer, capable of coordinating artillery, air, and ground operations. He can function upright in a purely advisory capacity, or he can curl up his upper torso, retract his manipulator arms and become decent mobile cover.



Sunday, November 13, 2011

Jared

 
 
Designation: Set 11, Jared
Model: AL111311
Series: Harukuni
Type: Autonomous Logistical
Description: Tri-wheeled mobility system.
Notes: Jared is an autonomous isolated data storage unit. 

Friday, November 11, 2011

Roy



Designation: Set 11, Roy
Model: AT-111111
Series: Shigekuni
Type: Autonomous Tactical
Description: Bipedal biomimetic humanoid. Pneumatic primary actuator system. Liquid state cognitive processing matrix. Light deflection type titanium armor plating.
Notes: Although not entirely suited for prolonged combat engagements, Roy is a versatile fighter. His lightweight structure coupled with his sturdy armature makes him ideal for airborne and other such rapid deployment options. Unfortunately, his optical capabilities are somewhat lacking in range and clarity, making a sniper specialization out of the question. Typically he is paired with Carlos for just his reason.


Thursday, November 10, 2011

Gwen



Designation: Set 11, Gwen
Model: SAT-111011
Series: Masahiro
Type: Special Autonomous Tactical
Description: Bipedal humanoid long-range limited assistance type. Rear mounted dual phase UN (uranium nitride) reactor, capable of 70 MW thermal / 25 MW electric output, with an active life of 10 years. Single integrated Rothchild AAT-3 weapons system, with optimized .300 Winchester Magnum ammunition, and a 50 round magazine. Full range optical sensory array, including infrared, thermal, low-light, and composite satellite requisitioned imagery.    
Notes: Occasionally an operative is needed who can carry out extended missions without support. Gwen has little trouble waiting for the opportune moment to strike, with more than enough independently generated power to keep her phalange on the firing mechanism for more than a decade without refueling. Armed with an exceptionally efficient weapons system, she can deliver devastating firepower at her leisure.  


Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Lewis



Designation: Set 11, Lewis
Model: AT-110911
Series: Kuniyasu
Type: Autonomous Tactical
Description: Bipedal partial humanoid. Tri-digit end of arm manipulator tools. Over-sized armored pauldrons. Dual sub-core optical arrays. Flexing auto-skin armored external layer.
Notes: Simple yet effective, Lewis exemplifies the purely pragmatic approach to tactical design.


Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Ike



Designation: Set 11, Ike
Model: AAT-110811
Series: Sukenao
Type: Autonomous Assistant Tactical
Description: Hexapodal small frame mobile chassis, produced from primarily recycled plastics. Medium range real-time data relay, with high resolution video imaging. Rear mounted grenade body with electronic ignition, physical pin-type safety, and 9.5 ounces of high explosives.
Notes: With an overall weight of just under 20 ounces, Ike can easily be carried alongside typical combat gear. His low profile construction and hexapod leg structure, coupled with his seamless data link, make him a stealthy reconnaissance tool. His explosive body, and assumed identity as a smart grenade, make him a versatile and lethal logistical weapon.     


Monday, November 7, 2011

Artie



Designation: Set 11, Artie
Model: ARG-110711
Series: Sukehiro
Type: Autonomous Resource Gatherer
Description:
Notes: The upper torso was originally designed to be incorporated into a bipedal locomotion system.


Thursday, November 3, 2011

Bryan



Designation: Set 11, Bryan
Model: AT-110311
Series: Shinkai
Type: Autonomous Tactical
Description:
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Saul



Designation: Set 11, Saul
Model: AT-110211
Series:Tadayoshi
Type:Autonomous Tactical
Description: Bipedal humanoid, light frame, non-armored type. Biomimetic manipulator arms and end of arm tooling. Extended EMP cranial shielding.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Mark

 
 
Designation: Set 11, Mark
Model: AP - 110111
Series: Kunishige
Type: Autonomous Prototype
Description: Non-humanoid sensor probe.
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