A Simple Design Journal for Autonomous and Hybrid Mechanical Entities.



Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ashley



Designation: Set 08, "Ashley."
Model: SAT - 083111
Series: Hirotaka
Type: Special Autonomous Tactical
Description:
Notes


Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Theodor

 
 
Designation: Set 08, "Theodor."
Model: AMF - 083011
Series: Kazutora
Type: Autonomous Multiple Function
Description: Medium frame, bipedal all-terrain chassis. Ambient flux sensory capacitor array. End of arm fully adaptive manipulator fabrication pods.
Notes: Designed with the ability to instantly manufacture specific end of arm tooling, Theodor can adapt to virtually any task. He can essentially make a particular hand for whatever particular needs the job at hand requires. His diverse range of potential uses makes him quite desirable in materiel production oriented roles. 


Monday, August 29, 2011

Wyatt



Designation: Set 08, "Wyatt."
Model: AMF - 082911
Series: Kanekage
Type: Autonomous Multiple Function
Description: Centaurian type variable mobility/function heavy frame, capable of bipedal or quadrupedal locomotion. Atlas grade upper manipulator arms. Vented kinetic amplification matrix.
Notes: Yes, you can ride him.


Sunday, August 28, 2011

Sadie




Designation: Set 08, "Sadie."
Model: SAPA - 082811
Series: Yukimitsu
Type: Special Autonomous Personal Assistant
Description: Bipedal humanoid, light frame. Fully integrated broad phase network array. 3rd generation non-algorithmic Ganzfeld behavioral anticipation engine. 
Notes: It is hard to imagine an individual functioning in modern society without the use of an automaton assistant. Their uses include, but are not limited to, data storage, schedule management, imagery collection, economic interfacing, social interpretation, network interaction, and many others. Sadie's ability to anticipate the commands of her principle before they can formulate a request makes her particularly effective.


Saturday, August 27, 2011

Wolfgang



Designation: Set 08, "Wolfgang."
Model: AS - 082711
Series: Kanenaka
Type: Autonomous Support
Description: Bipedal humanoid, heavy frame. Dual externally mounted rectenna (rectifying antenna) panels. Solid titanium carbide inner chassis. Liquid cooled amplified inertia modulating actuators. Optimized for general construction and maintenance.
Notes: Wolfgang is not known for his subtly. As Abraham Maslow once said, "He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail."


Friday, August 26, 2011

Brendon



Designation: Set 08, "Brendon."
Model: AS - 082611
Series: Morimichi
Type: Autonomous Support
Description: Insectile mobile energy supply unit. Twin internal C-Brown series phased array microwave transmitters, with an forced air cooling system and an effective operating temperature of -40C to +95C. Bioplastic outer construction. 
Notes: Brendon is more than just another walking power supply. He posses a variety of skills, from the paper folding art of Origami, to minor surgery. Perhaps due to his array of retractable manipulator tools, under the laws governing production for use, he seems to take great pleasure in learning new abilities. Of course he is generally needed only for his primary function, so his other talents are inconsequential to anyone other than himself.


Thursday, August 25, 2011

Dave



Designation: Set 08, "Dave."
Model: ARG - 082511
Series: Sadanobu
Type: Autonomous Resource Gatherer
Description: Bipedal terrestrial heavy frame. Phase shift stability actuators. Titanium carbide joint matrix. Single dedicated diamond tipped drilling arm. Single reinforced biomimetic manipulator arm.
Notes: With mineral resources virtually depleted on Earth, exclusively terrestrial mining units, like Dave, are becoming increasingly low in demand. Still, Dave is an efficient digger, and regard by some to be the best in the field. Additionally, he has not only survived more than a few massive cave-ins, but has also managed on several occasions to dig himself out before his rescuers could even begin operations.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Tucker



Designation: Set 08, "Tucker."
Model: AT - 082411
Series: Fuyuhiro
Type: Autonomous Tactical
Description: Rapid assault shock trooper. Macro manipulator hands. Acinonyx type mobility chassis, capable of sustained bursts of speed up to 90 kilometers per hour.
Notes: What Tucker lacks in armor he makes up for in speed. The Acinonyx type mobility chassis is not only one of the fastest terrestrial systems on the market, but its sturdy construction provides a stable platform for heavier weaponry then most high speed units can handle. Tucker can deliver significant firepower with devastating efficiency and perform a stunning tactical relocation in the time it takes most combat models process imminent combat protocols.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Arthur



Designation: Set 08, "Arthur."
Model: AT - 082311
Series: Ujihiro
Type: Autonomous Tactical
Description: Bipedal humanoid, heavy frame, with dedicated pulse rail weaponry and limited action manipulator hands. Reactive aggression amplification matrix. Redundant meta-frame positively charged armor plating. 
Notes: Arthur is allowed the option of a biomimetic manipulator arm and a single dedicated pulse rail weapon. Obviously he would rather dual wield heavy armament than perform delicate tasks with fingers. 

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Geoff


 
 
Designation: Set 08, "Geoff."
Model: AS - 012611
Series: Takatsuna
Type:  Autonomous Support
Description: Bipedal humanoid. Sturdy aluminum composite frame. Suitable for a variety of menial tasks, including heavy labor.
Notes: It is not entirely certain to what extent physical design influences character traits such as disposition. It could be surmised that, given his simple construction and limited features, with no hope of an existence beyond low-end servitude, Geoff would have inevitably developed a despondent outlook on life. Such is not the case. He is a rather cheery worker.


Monday, August 15, 2011

Claudette



Designation: Set 08, "Claudette."
Model: SAT - 081511
Series: Munetsugu
Type: Special Autonomous Tactical
Description: Bipedal humanoid, Yojimbo type. Passive behavior mode, with reserve function aggression amplifiers. Bio-synthetic ballistic gel outer coating. Dual function forearm, with working biomimetic manipulator and internally mounted short burst wide spread flack cannon, with a six round magazine. Integrated small-arms weapons storage compartment located lower spinal area.
Notes: Finding a proper escort can be a difficult task, especially for high level designers whose social demands are equal only to their need for heavily armed security. Claudette fulfills both rolls quite nicely.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Rufus

 
 
Designation: Prototype - 04, "Rufus."
Model: ACP - 081311
Series: Masahide
Type: Autonomous Construction Prototype
Description:   
Notes
 
 

Friday, August 12, 2011

Charlotte




Designation: Set 08, "Charlotte."
Model: SAT - 081211
Series: Munetsugu
Type: Special Autonomous Tactical
Description: Bipedal humanoid, light frame.
Notes: Sometimes it is not enough to render an opponent inoperable. Victory has a greater potential for lasting effect if the method is gratuitously violent. Charlotte's aptitude with large bladed melee weapons, and her uncanny ability to deflect incoming fire often elicits an unconscious fear response in enemy forces.  

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Randall



Designation: Set 08, "Randall."
Model: AS - 081111
Series: Kanetoki
Type: Autonomous Support
Description: Bipedal humanoid, light frame, with biomimetic manipulators. Light external plated armor. Redundant optical centers, with full spectrum image recording capabilities, and internal memory backup.   
Notes: Randall is a mobile intelligence gatherer, specializing in journalistic imagery collection.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Elliot



Designation: Set 08, "Elliot."
Model: AS - 081011
Series: Kanekura
Type: Autonomous Support
Description: Non-humanoid tracked mobility. 63% plastic construction.
Notes


Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Igor




























 



Designation: Set  08, "Igor."
Model: AD - 080911
Series: Nobuiye
Type:  Autonomous Developmental
Description: All technical data and specifications on this unit remain classified. 
Notes: Igor is but a representation of a growing trend in autonomous design, wherein the human component is completely removed. In fact, his development transpired devoid of biological insight or involvement. Most of his schematic plotting was done by Howard. Strangely enough, it is not entirely certain what function he actually serves, or even the full extent of his  capabilities. He may be armed with a prototype pulse weapon, but his exact specifications remain speculative due to corporate espionage laws.
 
 

Monday, August 8, 2011

A Coloring Book for Young Automatons

































 A ten page printable coloring book in PDF format:
http://withinthemechanism.com/coloringbook.html



Sunday, August 7, 2011

Joel



Designation: Set  08, "Joel."
Model: AT - 080711
Series: Yasutsune
Type:  Autonomous Tactical
Description: Macrocephalus type bipedal heavy frame. Short ram, single shot, breech-loading 105mm cranial cannon, with hinged ejection port. Reinforced depleted-uranium specialized dorsal skull plating. Dual matrix aggression amplifier. Tri-layered armored encasement. Pulse thrust kinetic joint linkage.
Notes: Joel's primary tactical function is the initial breech of terrestrial fortification. To this end, his main armament is reserved for entry assistance, rather than active combat. While the 105mm cannon is more than sufficient to reduce most barriers to rubble, Joel is often reluctant to fire his single chambered round, and typically prefers to use brute physical power to gain access to enemy strongholds, ramming entry points with his head.


Saturday, August 6, 2011

Alistair

 
 
Designation: Set 08, "Alistair."
Model: AC - 080611
Series: Yasutomo
Type: Autonomous Construction
Description: Solid titanium carbide internal framework. Heavy lift pincer type manipulators with 7 degrees of freedom and over 62 kilonewtons of tensile strength.
Notes: Alistair's bulky, minimalist construction and lumbering locomotion may suggest a limited, awkward range of motion. In actuality he is capable of precise, almost graceful actions, delicate enough to trim a banzai or perform a tea ceremony. Not that he is ever call upon for such duties. Typically he can be found on large scale construction sites or even military supply depots.


Friday, August 5, 2011

Orson



Designation: Set 08, "Orson."
Model: AT - 080511
Series: Shigeiye
Type: Autonomous Tactical  
Description: Bipedal humanoid, Ultra type frame with a height of 25 meters.
Notes: Orson, like several automatons of his kind, is part of a shock-and-awe philosophy prevalent in off world large population behavioral suppression and anti-insurgency tactics. For some his mere presence is synonymous with martial law. 


Thursday, August 4, 2011

Meagan



Designation: Set 08, "Meagan."
Model: SABS - 080411
Series: Tsunemitsu
Type: Special Autonomous Biological Support  
Description: Bipedal humanoid, light frame. Biomimetic manipulator arms, with high tensile subdermal actuators. Detailed catalogs of human medical procedures. Internal fluid storage, encased behind plated carbon tube armor.  
Notes: Meagan is a combat ready, fully qualified field medic, specializing in biological repair. Her extensive medical knowledge makes her an invaluable asset for any human assault team. Mechanically however her skills are woefully inadequate.


Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Colin


Designation: Set 08, "Colin."
Model: AT - 080411
Series: Yoshitake
Type: Autonomous Tactical    
Description: Bipedal heavy assault type. Pulse-plasma high tensile actuator drive matrix.
Notes: Only mildly bullet resistant, Colin's true value lies within the design of his massive hands. Although they are useless as far as the operation of conventional weaponry is concerned, they are more than adequate to handle the over-sized armaments of the larger automatons, such as Sheldon

 

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Brent



Designation: Set 08, "Brent."
Model: AT - 080211
Series: Masamitsu
Type: Autonomous Tactical    
Description: Bipedal non-humanoid medium frame, optimized for cold weather environments. Wide foot bed designed for snowy terrains.
Notes: Brent is a decent combat unit. Inexplicably, with very little margin of error, he is left handed.


Monday, August 1, 2011

Beth

 
Designation: Set 08, "Beth."
Model: SABS - 080111
Series: Sukemune
Type: Special Autonomous Biological Support    
Description: Bipedal humanoid light frame. Exterior shell comprised of multi-layered Thermoplastic Polyurethane. Liquid nanosite collective brain, optimized for empathic human type responses. Passive neural wave transceiver.  
Notes: Beth's ability to perceive, interpret, and alter human emotion makes her an invaluable asset in the management of biological resources. As a councilor she is adept in the psychological maintenance inevitably needed in human personnel. It is important to note that the continued use of her vast talents simply to ascertain levels of human deception is a misuse of a valuable tool.