Robots Included

A collection of stories about all kinds of robots, including… ACCESSIBILITY – Not only pets will go prowling around at night. LIFETIME – In a primitive form, kids can own one of these toys now. BUGSIE – What might a criminal gang do with a versatile robot? CLERICAL ERROR – An ideal candidate may have his own ideas. ROBOTS INCLUDED – A somewhat different kind of alien invasion. TO BE CONTINUED – A sentient machine might object to its visitors. DEVIANT - How do we control the people who control the robots? EQUALITY – The laws say robots must protect humans, always. PAINFUL REDUNDANCY – Even unusual professions will be at risk. FREE RANGE – Another, but indifferent, kind of alien invasion. KILLER –How might an unscrupulous person exploit an AI robot? TEETHING TROUBLE – Intelligent prosthetics could be a problem. THREE HANDED – Utility AI robot devices need clear instructions OPERATION PLUS – Robotic medical treatment should be errorfree. CURTAINS – Spare part replacement surgery may go a long way. NANOTECHNOID – Definitely a different kind of alien invasion. MONUMENT - Given time, robots may learn to improve themselves.