#Auxiliary Robot Arm Unit

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Honkai: Star Rail | Transparent Enemy Portraits: Jarilo-VI

Automaton Beetle

Automaton Spider

Automaton Hound

Auxiliary Robot Arm Unit

[mynameis-a]

heres a list of some achievements in honkai star rail you might not have known about that i discovered while looking on the wiki

(its a decently long list btw)

Eager for Battle:

Four-and-a-Half Pirouettes - Trigger Herta's talent with an ally's single attack, and have her twirl 5 times

Surge of Tiles - Qingque starts her turn in the "Hidden Hand" state for 3 turns in a row

It's My Turn - Seele acts 5 time in a row before the next ally unit's turn

Trial of Thirteen - In a single battle, make Svarog block attacks toward Clara 13 times

Coffee Lover - In a single battle, use Himeko's Ultimate 3 times

Over-Protective - Win 1 battle without having Gepard's Shields take any DMG

Foolish Little Brother… - Use Serval to deal the final blow in a victory against boss Gepard

Serval's Parting Gift - Use Serval to deal the final blow in a victory against boss Cocolia

Listen… - Use the Trailblazer to fight boss Kafka and become Dominated by her

Chad Norris - Defeat the Guardian Shadow without enraging it

"Thank You for Your Service" - Defeat Bronya without defeating the Silvermane Guards

Code of Chivalry - Defeat Gepard without defeating the Silvermane Guards that were summoned

Right-Hand Man's Many Right-Handed Right Hands - Defeat Svarog after destroying 4 Auxiliary Robot Arm Units

Homemade Crushed Ice - Defeat the Ice Edge summoned by Cocolia 4 times

When the National Anthem Rings - Have ally Bronya use "The Belobog March" 1 time when fighting the bosses Gepard, Cocolia, and Bronya respectively

Save the Princess - Defeat Cocolia without defeating Bronya

Moment of Joy:

Insatiable - Use the item "Vomit Inducing Agent" 1 time

Pessimistic Trailblazer - Choose pessimistic dialogue options 5 times

Apologetic Trailblazer - Choose apologetic dialogue options 5 times

Silent Trailblazer - Choose silent dialogue options 5 times

Hot-Blooded Trailblazer - Choose hot-blooded dialogue options 5 times

The Echoer - Choose repetitive dialogue options 3 times

The Meaning - of Choice Choose gender-specific dialogue options 3 times

It Takes Three - Win a battle with a team that has 3 characters of the same Path

Ablution Dictum - Win 10 battles with a team that has 4 characters following the Path of Destruction

Knowledge is Power - Win 10 battles with a team that has 4 characters following the Path of Erudition

Match-Three - Win a battle with a team that has 3 characters of the same Type

Fulguration Beckoner - Win 10 battles with a team that has 4 Lightning-Type characters

Glacier Dynast - Win 10 battles with a team that has 4 Ice-Type characters

Speak with Fists - Win 10 battles with a team that has 4 Physical-Type characters

Total Conflagration - Win 10 battles with a team that has 4 Fire-Type characters

Lone Wolf - Win 10 battles with only one character on the team

Architects (And Former Architects) - Win 1 battle with a team comprising Bronya, Gepard, Pela, and Serval

One Big Happy Family - Win 1 battle with a team comprising Himeko, Welt, Dan Heng, and March 7th

[traincarsandstars]

//Misha turning everything into a clock though. Illumination Dragon Fish, Automaton Beetle, Auxiliary Robot Arm Unit— you name it!

Every so often you can see him lug, or try to lug, one of these guys through the Express back to his room.

Express Crew: Misha...What'cha got there? Misha, holding a robot arm and a smoothy: ....A smoothy?

[shiro-tora3]

Using this as brainstorm

So when Svarog wants to fight off Wildfire he doesn't just go ham. He requests permission.

We know he was made by the Geomarrow Development Group, I think. Or at least stationed there, and when they left 'our big friend Svarog' there to protect the place?

So presumably they had this central database that he frequently accesses that I THINK is seperate from his on board memory banks. It would make sense kinda that, with how advanced the tech was before the Fall as I'm calling it cause I can't remember what it is in-game, that there is an overarching program of sorts to monitor all thwir automatons.

We know the CURRENT ones roaming about are models that were made using PARTS OF OLD BOTS. These ones are known to have gone rogue and attack people. I doubt that happened in the past and I feel this database has so.ething to do with that.

Pascal needed to be connected to it to be reformatted into a clean slate so that his behavior would no longer pose a threat to others. It likely has some algorithms that can be asked for different things.

Such as allowing access to Stellaron information.

Or granting permission for Annihilation Protocals based on the given information by the machince to be given permission.

Like, to make sure he doesn't go rogue.

'Prototype 3 monitoring automaton Svarog'

This COULD be taken as maybe one of the Auxiliary Arm Units as they can be seen 'Awaiting Orders' in the fight. But I think instead it's whatever granted permission for Svarog to engage basically all the weaponry at his disposal.

Redundancies are important when advanced algorithms are involved because things can quickly spiral out of control. If-thans can just loop perpetually, maybe leading to some behavioral problems. A monitoring program that can idk monitor behavior parameters and then stop the code or whatever that is causeing the issue, fix it to behave correctly.

The other hand is maybe its not that deep and I'm just a little obsessed.

But I mean, in the absence of information there must be conjecture.

And if no one else is gonna build this guys character and the Svarog Base and Claras room in their little house in the robot settlement than I WILL.

At least until my adhd is like 'oh look new hyoerfixation'

SPOILERS FOR NEW TREASURE HUNT EVENT

EDIT: Treasure Hunting event just dropped a little lore.

The automaton IS the prototype, it's called a Monitoring Automaton, there are more Svarogs djsjdksndjdnd

'Automated control unit left behind by the Geomarrow Development Group'

And look I know this is just to provide more content without making new enemies or bosses but it makes SENSE Svarog is unit 3, the one in the cave is unit 2 so even older?

Anyways.

[thunder-bot]

Accessing Profile...

Following the appearance of the Optical Rheometric Tactilis (O.R.T.) cosmic anomaly, monstrosities known as kaiju began to emerge and attack Earth's cities. The development of mechanical guardians with Artificial Intelligence have proven to be the most effective in defeating the massive kaiju. Alex Rose, designer and guiding voice of the mechs known as Shiny and Thunder, works alongside the Extreme Defense Force (E.D.F.) division of military in their continued efforts to protect the Earth from alien threats. Thunder usually listens to her above all others.

Rose-Type Guardian | Class: E.D.F. | Robot Designation: XK22

Call Sign: Thunder Height: 62 Meters (203 Feet) Attitudinal Psyche: LFVE

Personality Programming | Development Notes

Designed to possess: logical rationing and analysis; confidence in his conclusions until new information is presented; assertiveness in his authority and capabilities; prioritization of efficiency and results.

Observational notes: Since creation, he has begun to value information unrelated to combat. He scans humans' physiological states and relies on biometrics to judge their moods and actions. However, he seems to have difficulty comprehending the emotions, despite evidence of experiencing various feelings himself (including curiosity, pride, and self-consciousness, such as concern over his public image). He has also displayed behaviors suggesting jealousy, spite, and sarcasm (often caused by agitating circumstances or feelings of inferiority).

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Capabilities | Weapon Systems

Four propulsion units enable limited flight

Hands are capable of detachment to deliver rocket fist punches

Arm arrays store dual blasters

Both shoulder and leg arrays store missiles, which may be launched singularly or as a barrage

Chest array is capable of activating a plasma cannon

Auxiliary Defense Mode activates the transformation of his sword and shield, primarily when other energy reserves are low

[semcoinfratechworld]

Streamlining Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Line Processes: Challenges and Solutions

The packaging and assembly of lithium-ion battery packs are crucial in the field of energy storage and have a significant impact on applications like electric vehicles and electronics.

The pack line process consists of three main phases: production, assembly, and packaging.

The pack is a complex system comprising battery packs, shunts, soft connections, protective boards, outer packaging, output components (such as connectors), insulating materials like barley paper, plastic brackets, and other auxiliary materials. These components come together to form a complete pack unit. This blog discusses the challenges faced in the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Line Processes and offers potential solutions.

The Core Functions of a Pack Line

A typical production line for battery packs serves two main purposes: transmission and testing. In the industry, it is common to use semi-automatic assembly lines for pack production. These lines handle tasks such as launching, offline operations, testing, in-plant transmission, and packaging. The processes involved in a lithium battery pack production line are relatively simple, including feeding, attaching brackets, welding, and conducting thorough testing, among other steps.

Challenges in Meeting Pack Line Requirements

Highly Customized Demands: The power battery system pack requires targeted research and development tailored to the specific requirements of vehicle manufacturers. Each automaker has unique specifications and needs, leading to a high degree of customization in the assembly process. These drive increased demand for automated production lines that can efficiently adapt to these variations.

Stringent Safety and Stability Prerequisites: The core challenge in creating a power battery system pack lies in accommodating the customized market demands of different vehicle models. This customization process addresses various aspects, including BMS design, thermal management, space constraints, structural strength, system interfaces, IP ratings, and safety measures. These custom requirements are vital for ensuring the safety and stability of the battery pack.

Precise Control of Production Rate: Modern battery pack production requires a different approach to maintain a high and efficient production rate while meeting market supply and demand. This involves refining the process to manage the “whole line beat,” focusing on average workstation working time rather than a sequential production line.

Enhanced Compatibility: The evolving lithium battery industry adds complexity to the production process. With non-standardized modules, incoming cells, shells, PCB boards, and connecting components, compatibility across the production line becomes crucial. Adapting to these changes and ensuring efficiency and compatibility is vital.

Embracing Automation and Innovation: In response to the growing lithium power industry, leaders are expanding production capacity, optimizing pack line processes, and incorporating smart technologies. This includes integrating intelligent equipment, robotic arms, collaborative robots, mobile robots, and other advanced technologies to improve efficiency.

The lithium battery manufacturing process requires highly reliable, stable, and precise equipment for process control. It also demands intelligent data processing capabilities for effective production data management. This drives the need for automation and intelligent upgrades to meet the evolving demands of the industry.

As the energy storage landscape evolves, automating and enhancing pack line processes is crucial to ensure reliable, stable, and precise equipment. This streamlines production for the intelligent and data-driven future of lithium-ion battery manufacturing.

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Powering Innovation And Precision: DC Motor

Powering Innovation And Precision: DC Motor The DC motor is found in many industries that require mechanical power conversion to run efficiently and reliably. The DC motor’s wide use is due to its simplicity, flexibility and accurate handling of both the commutator and brushes, which have revolutionized robotics and automation as well as automotive and aerospace industry.Get more news about DC motor,you can vist our website!

Working Principle

DC motors operate on the principle of interaction between electromagnetic fields with current-carrying conductors. Once electric current passes through the coils of a motor, it creates magnetic field which interacts with magnets located inside the motor. This interaction results in rotation or motion hence conversion of electrical energy into mechanical motion.

Types of DC Motors

Brushed DC Motors: These motors are composed of brushes also commutators that create connections necessary for operation on armature. Their popularity can be attributed to their simplicity, cost-effectiveness and high torque generation capability.

Brushless DC Motors (BLDC): Lack of brush and commutation makes BLDCs more reliable as well as efficient in terms of performance. Precise control as well as smoother operations are then possible for such engines since their currents’ timing plus sequence can be controlled electronically.

Applications

Industrial Automation: Conveyor belt movement, robotic arm control and precision positioning are some applications where dc motors are extensively deployed in automated machinery and robots.

Automotive Industry: The essentialness of dc motors in different vehicle systems cannot be understated; this ranges from electric power steering systems to electric window regulators plus windshield wipers etc., since they deliver reliable mechanical power with efficiency.

Aerospace and Aviation: Where accuracy, dependability, compactness are crucial requirements such as actuation, control surfaces, auxiliary power units these kinds of electric machines are widely employed on critical systems used especially for aerospace applications.

Consumer Electronics: Compact size allows inclusion into small devices which are powered using direct current motors such as electric toothbrushes, hair dryers and power tools that run at low speeds and produce high torques.

Advantages of DC Motors

Precise Speed and Torque Control: The application of DC motors is best suitable for applications that require precise positioning or adjustment due to the fact that they have great speed and torque control.

High Efficiency: When compared with other types of motors, DC motors are more efficient by converting a larger percentage of electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Compact Size: Limited space environments may also contain several dc motors because they are very compact making them easily integrated into different devices and systems.

Reliability and Longevity: On the other hand, dc motors tend to be more reliable with less maintenance costs during their long lifespans owing to fewer moving parts.

The usefulness of the DC motor in various applications has been contributed by its versatility, accuracy as well as efficiency. Nowadays, these engines are still used in industrial robots or automotive systems among others leading to automation plus innovation across industries especially where technologies advance further improvements in performance, miniaturization, efficiency etc., ensure that this device will always stay ahead powering modern engineering’s future machines and appliances.

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Final Design - The Acoela project

Solution 1

As mentioned before the final idea for my poster would be the underwater housing solution. Here's the final look at the inking.

Inspirations

Some robotic examples.

Structure explained.

As you can see I have combined the sea weed breathing atmosphere in the center of the structure which in turn distributes it throughout the entire structure. the base is made by using the aforementioned structure methods reinforced with the two pillar parts of the right hand and the left leg.

The structure also has an seismic energy absorber at the base (Right knee) and it doubles as a seismic signal scrambler (Fictional technology to prevent detection by sonar). The sea weed enclosure doubles as a sea weed farm too for the sea food lovers.

The upper right hand potion houses up to 2800 apartment houses as well as 3000 housing schemes on it's left leg and right thigh regions. the elevated left arm is not only for stabilization but doubles as a energy storage unit combining heat energy and mechanical energy. This in a sense is the central heating system.

The head segment is unironically the headquarters. Large sea cams give a 360 degree view of the entire area up to 400 Km. This is also the most vulnerable part of the entire system therefore it is equipped with safety measures depending on the source of approaching danger.

This also maintains temperatures and oxygen levels. But don't worry if this system is taken offline, there will be a back up auxiliary system that will take it's place to maintain the structure. if this fails as well, an SOS is sent to nearby structures and a final back up system called 'Acoela' takes it's place. This system mainly prioritizes safety of its residents and it's primary duties include evacuation and once it is confirmed that no life forms are onboard, it would collapse the structure in it's entirety and store itself on the sea-level structure.

The sea-level structure is for entrance and use of solar energy for the structure. This also connects with the satellites for communication. It also works as an above ground farm and storage.

The term 'Acoela' has it's own significance. The Acoela flatworm is known to be the ancestor of all bilaterians. These flatworms are also known to be able to live even after being cut in two. Since this underwater structure prioritizes safety and protection I felt it would be fitting to name the project so.

[forlinx]

Application Solutions for Intelligent Service Robots Based on the FET3588J-C Main Control Platform

An intelligent service robot is a robot that integrates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, perception technology, and machine learning. Its purpose is to provide a variety of services and support to meet the needs of people in daily life, business, and industrial fields. These robots can sense the environment, understand speech and images, perform tasks, and interact naturally and intelligently with human users.

Areas of Application:

Business Services: It includes services such as reception, shopping assistance, and information inquiry, and can be used in places such as shopping malls, hotels, and exhibitions.

Health Care: It provides services such as drug delivery, patient companionship and health monitoring for hospitals and nursing homes.

Educational Assistance: It is used in educational scenarios to provide auxiliary teaching, answering questions and other services.

Family Services: Provide cleaning, handling, home control and other services to improve the quality of life.

The hardware structure of the service robot includes several key components. The functions and roles of these hardware components are as follows:

Controls: As the core of the robot, the control device is responsible for receiving and processing the data provided by the sensors, executing the corresponding algorithms, and issuing instructions to the driving device to achieve the various functions of the robot. High-performance, low-power ARM chips are often chosen for the control unit, ensuring that the robot has sufficient computational and storage capacity.

Drive unit: This includes motors and drivers, which are used to execute the motion and action commands of the robot. The motor is responsible for providing power, while the driver converts electronic signals into mechanical motion. This part is the motion system of the robot, which determines the execution of actions such as walking, turning, and the mechanical arm.

Camera: As the ''eyes'' of the robot, the camera is used to capture images and facial information of the external environment. These image data can be used for tasks such as environmental perception, navigation, target recognition, allowing the robot to better understand and adapt to the surrounding environment.

Sensors: Sensors provide the robot with various perceptual abilities, including vision, touch, hearing, and distance sensing, among others. Angle sensors and current sensors reflect the robot's own state, while temperature sensors, laser sensors, ultrasonic sensors, infrared sensors, etc. are used to collect external environmental information, allowing the robot to perceive and understand the surrounding situation more comprehensively.

Display and Audio: As an important part of human-computer interaction, display and audio devices realize the presentation and interaction of user interface. The touch display provides an intuitive graphical user interface, while the voice interaction system enables the robot to understand the user's instructions and respond accordingly, thus better communicating with the human user.

Folinx Embedded has launched the FET3588J-C SoM as the main control platform for this intelligent inspection robot product to meet customers' needs for machine vision and high-speed interfaces.

FET3588J-C SoM is developed and designed based on Rockchip's RK3588 processor, integrating Cortex-A74-core-6 + 4-core Cortex-A55 architecture. The main frequency of A76 core is up to 2.4GHz, and the main frequency of A55 core is up to 1.8GHz, which can efficiently process the information collected by patrol inspection;

The built-in NPU with comprehensive computing power of up to 6 TOPS greatly improves the calculation speed and energy efficiency of neural networks,providing robots with powerful AI learning and edge computing capabilities, enabling them to intelligently adapt to different work scenarios.

RK3588J supports a 48-megapixel ISP3.0, which enables lens shading correction, 2D/3D noise reduction, sharpening and haze removal, fish eye correction, gamma correction, wide dynamic range contrast enhancement, and other effects. This significantly enhances the image quality.

With abundant interface resources, it meets the robot's access requirements for various sensors. More sensor access helps the device to collect environment data more comprehensively. This platform also supports external storage interfaces such as SATA3.0, USB3.0, allowing data to be locally stored. It also supports wireless communication methods such as WiFi, 4G, and 5G, making it convenient for users to query device information on mobile devices. The rich functionality enables robots to perceive and understand the surrounding environment more comprehensively.

It also has high stability. The platform’s SoM has undergone rigorous environmental temperature and pressure tests, and can operate for long periods in harsh industrial environments ranging from -40°C to +85°C, adapting to applications in various scenarios.

Originally published at www.forlinx.net.

[thebeautydoctors]

Hair Loss Treatment in Mumbai: What Works in 2024?

With premature hair loss in their 20s and 30s becoming the norm amongst Mumbai residents, quick restoration matches the steady growth of alternatives beyond obsolete plug transplants.

While genetics cause male and female pattern balding, localized procedures lead to regrowth, and complementary procedures increase density. Regardless, if starting with thinning or already slick-bald Hair Loss Treatment in Mumbai, experts tailor individual approaches that combine conventional medical treatments with artistic hair transplant methods to achieve natural and permanent coverage.

This guide walks you through the buzz of Mumbai's most promising hair loss breakthroughs into 2024 - from ground-breaking growth factors to minimally invasive robot implants.

Robotic Hair Transplants

The latest robotic arm tensioners precisely implant single hair follicles for absolute consistent density, angle, and direction. The robotic hair transplants in Mumbai technique avoids manual errors during placement. Grafts ink with absolute precision thanks to specialized micron-gripping tools. Surgeons direct the implanter remotely while algorithms guide trajectory. Dense packing creates flawless hairlines with imperceptible transitions. 

Coupled with ARTAS robotic extraction equaling follicular unit isolation grafts, robotic systems enable full minimally-invasive hair restoration surgery. This space-age approach achieves more natural results than outdated strip excision and manual insertion.

Body Hair Transplants

In extensive cases lacking sufficient scalp donor density for coverage goals, body hair transplantation adds cosmetically acceptable auxiliary grafts. After depilation by laser, transplanting chest, abdomen or arm hairs to the scalp integrates undetectably alongside native hair. Varying textures and curl persist, so matching recipient angles prevents lying inconsistently.

Advances in body hair loss treatment in Mumbai enable efficient collections to be applied naturally when head donor supplies lag. Combining scalp and body sources attains sufficient transplanted follicles for satisfying aesthetic density. This evolution specially aids women lacking ample donors to cover widespread thinning yet retaining adequate body sources.

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)

The latest clinical-grade laser devices penetrate the skin to energize follicles, promoting growth cycles. Treatments performed every 2-4 weeks encourage dormant follicles to restart production. Initially clearing the overall thinning, the series continues to maintain the baseline. It combines well with topical treatments to amplify their absorption. It also prepares scalp health before transplant surgery for successful graft takes. Though unable to restore already degraded follicles, low-level laser energizes remaining hair.

Topical and Oral Medications

The pharmaceutical innovations have resulted to topical and oral medications that control hair loss effectively. Minoxidil and Finasteride are among the most frequently prescribed treatments, which reduce hair loss in some cases and even facilitate regrow. On the one hand, however, it is important to consult a doctor before using any medication in order to know what side effects are possible and whether such treatment suits your conditions.

Lifestyle and Nutritional Adjustments

A lot of times people miss the fact that lifestyle and diet are equally important in maintaining hair health. Adopting a healthy diet composed of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and proteins can majorly impact hair quality and help mitigate the issue related to shedding. Regular fitness, stress control, and hydration are also vital for overall scalp and hair health.

Personalized Treatment Plans

The individualized approach is essential in considering that each person’s hair loss is different. A comprehensive consultation by a hair loss specialist can offer personalized solutions targeting the type of alopecia, its progression, and general health conditions and lifestyle concerns. Personalization makes the treatment more effective, thus producing desirable results.

Conclusion

During your consultation at TheBeautyDoctors.in, discover which vanguard therapies and methods best combat hair loss specific to your stage, goals and budget. Their hair restoration experts offer full menus of medical management through advanced implantation for restoring confidence today.

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Want to know what robotic urology surgery Is?

If we talk about urological surgery, then this surgery is directly associated with diseases that affect the male or female urinary tract and the male reproductive tract. Various organs fall under this category as follows kidneys, ureters, urethra, adrenal glands, urinary bladder, and other male reproductive parts such as the penis, testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, epididymis, or prostate. Worried about problems related to your male reproductive system then it's advisable to consult Dr. Manav Agarwal who is the best urology doctor in Agra.

With the invention of the technology of robotics urological surgery has been an exciting development. Robots in the case of urology are applied in two areas, * Endourology, * and laparoscopy.

One of the earliest applications of robotic uro-surgery was reported at the imperial college London in 1989. It was a trans-urethral resection of the prostate and the prototype robot followed a detailed surgical plan which was outlined by the surgeon. However, the surgery illustrated the controlled, repetitive, and precise movements the robot made, hence, reducing human errors. There are following procedures that can be performed in urology via a robotic system.

«  Partial nephrectomy

«  Radical prostatectomy

«  Radical nephroureterectomy

«  Adrenalectomy

«  Cystectomy

«  Urinary diversion

«  Kidney transplantation

«  Pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction

At present only one mainstream robotic system is available to hospitals - the DaVinci Surgical system which consists of 3 parts -

1. Surgeons console - It is a 3D interface and surgeon handles, the doctor moves the handles resulting in the movements being mimicked by the instrument tips in real-time. Moreover, there is force feedback to the operating surgeon's hands controlled by either a foot a paddle, or a voice-activated system, which, however, depends on your surgical system.

There is a control panel that displays all the information and the CPU controls and counter-checks the ability and performance of the machine.

2. Robotics Arms - It consists of 3 surgical manipulators and 1 camera arm. These manipulators are usually the surgeon's arms that drive the instruments with the camera arm helping in moving the camera unit to maintain a proper vision. They are either placed on a chart or the surgical table.

3. Auxiliary Cart - It consists of camera units, light sources, and camera signal synchronizers.

Below are a few advantages of robotic surgery are:

* Precise

* 3D Natural Vision

* Enhanced depth perception

*Ergonomic design

*Minimize chances of the surgeon's fatigue

*Telesurgery

The disadvantages of robotic surgery are the cost and loss of tactile haptic sensation. Consult Dr. Manav Agarwal one of the top urologist doctors in Agra who has profound knowledge of performing surgical operations with the help of laser techniques.

[tlacehualli]

To be perfectly honest, combat was not her strong suit. Sombra was far more in her element in the shadows, slipping unnoticed into some high security facility for information so easily plied from any computer or server by the highly specialized cyborg. But, well, she had to join Talon, and apparently they saw her potential or whatever, so she was in the field nowadays more often than not.

And it grated against her to admit it but they were right; she'd toss a translocator somewhere, her form would shimmer and go invisible to the naked eye and she'd cause chaos. Threads of purple hardlight would extend from a viciously clawed hand and Reinhardt would have no shield or Symmetra's cybernetic arm would fail. It took a delicate touch; she'd never caused Genji any serious damage, only severely limited his offensive capabilities to leave him open to somebody more capable - more willing - to cause serious harm.

Today, though, Tracer was being especially irritating. She was hard even for Sombra to catch, try as she might, but the younger woman was always gone before the hacker could even get close enough to fuck with her little chronal accelerator and pin her down. Tch. The hacker uncloaked right behind a Bastion unit and sent hardlight into his back, sinking into his code to as he sought to repair some of the damage he'd take, and opened fire on his back.

"Adios, amigito!" Her voice was sickly sweet as she activated her translocator, gone from where he could see her before any of his bullets made contact with her, and she was pulled through space in that way that always made her stomach flip a little bit before she was back in the alleyway she dropped the translocator in the first place.

"Heh. Dumb robot," the cyborg giggled to herself and about turned only to be met with the sight of - Tracer? On the ground? Shit, had she seen the - before she could even think, her clawed hand extended and hardlight reached into the accelerator to disable its auxiliary functions - oh. It was...off. Regardless, the machine pulsed with a faint purple before dimming again. Also, Lena's guns were on the floor. Also, her leg had a fucking hole in it.

"Uh, shit, kid. You all right? That looks kind of serious." She squatted on the ground, peering to get a better look at the wound. Sombra could count on one hand how many times she'd seen Tracer get hurt and not be immediately able to rewind time to fix it and Sombra had just - made sure that wasn't gonna happen so she felt like a dick. In her defense, it was a reflex! "I can take a look at it but this is a bad spot, Doomfist is gonna punch you like a lot if he sees you."

@tlacehualli || Plotted starter!

Somewhere in the distance, the fight waged on. Another Talon plot foiled by Winston’s intelligence and the new Overwatch’s quick response. Lena had been right there with them, dancing in and out of the timeline, pulling the attention of the operatives in different directions. It was easy for her, sliding between worlds to pick off those who dared to separate from the group. 

She knew Sombra was out there - could hear her voice low on the wind between the seconds, could taste the crackle of electricity that the woman carried in her very bones. There was something in that knowledge that was terrifying, that Sombra contained the power to ruin everything, to send Lena spiraling back into the days of before, into the void that was Time. 

The accelerator flickered and flashed, indicating a reset. Her shoes skidded to a halt on the uneven pavement as Lena glanced for cover to wait for the accelerator to come back online, preferably far away from Sombra or any of the other Talon goons that waged war in the distance. 

This was the worst part of the accelerator, the waiting. Maybe it would come back online. Maybe it wouldn’t. Maybe she would be rendered terribly still, indiscriminately human if it decided to go dark on her for good. Maybe she would end up lost again. 

Lena heard the bullet before she felt it, shredding through sinew and bone like paper, sending her catapulting to the ground with a sharp cry. The shot tore through her ankle and shin, lodging somewhere between the bones there. Lena swore as red hot pain clouded her vision and she tried to Recall. In response, the accelerator flickered a dull blue and faded again, and something in her felt faint. Another attempt and she could be gone again, with a hole the size of a half-dollar in her leg - not the worst state she’s ever jumped in, but definitely not favorable either. 

Fighting the wave of darkness that threatened her vision, Lena dragged herself down the alley that was about to be her salvation. It was likely a stray, judging by the lack of followup, and Lena thanked Time herself for the chance to not fight downed like this. 

The pistols sat just out of reach, but Lena couldn’t bring herself to fight her way over them. Just sit. Wait. Be still. The accelerator would come back online soon and she could Recall or call for help. Until then, she had to hope that no one had seen her disappear.

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Manufacturing Industrial Robots

Automate repetitive duties and take the ergonomic pressure off staff with an array of commercial robots from Raymond and Bastian Solutions. Talk to us about customizing an answer to help streamline your distinctive pallet assembly and disassembly purposes. Just because the name suggests, cylindrical robots have a cylindrical work area. They function a robotic arm that's connected to a base via a single joint, with one more linear joint connecting the arm’s links visit site.

A second type of singularity in wrist-partitioned vertically articulated six-axis robots occurs when the wrist middle lies on a cylinder that is centered about axis 1 and with radius equal to the gap between axes 1 and four. Some robot manufacturers also mention alignment singularities, the place axes 1 and 6 turn into coincident. When the robotic passes near a shoulder singularity, joint 1 spins very fast. Repeatability is usually crucial criterion for a robotic and is just like the concept of 'precision' in measurement—see accuracy and precision. ISO 9283 units out a method whereby both accuracy and repeatability can be measured.

Many of probably the most oppressive and routine workplace chores—those that are dirty, dull, or dangerous—are now entirely within the robot realm. But because of current technologic advances, robots are also handling more complex operations that require extreme precision. For example, robots with laser-vision techniques can match doorways exactly to automotive bodies. These improvements, combined with several financial forces, are prompting companies to contemplate industrial robots extra significantly. The Silver Arm was created by MIT's David Silver to perform exact meeting using contact and stress sensors and a microcomputer.

Collaborative and traditional industrial robots © IFR International Federation of Robotics For more data, please refer to the IFR Positioning Paper on Demystifying Collaborative Robots and case studies. FANUC’s new SCARA robots are ideal for high-speed, precision applications corresponding to meeting, pick and place, testing/inspection, dispensing and packaging processes. It may be that when informed to go to a sure X-Y-Z place that it gets solely to inside 1 mm of that place. But if that position is taught into controller reminiscence and each time it is despatched there it returns to inside zero.1mm of the taught place then the repeatability will be inside zero.1mm. The cylindrical coordinate robots are characterised by their rotary joint at the base and a minimal of one prismatic joint connecting its hyperlinks.

How the robot interacts with other machines within the cell should be programmed, each with regard to their positions in the cell and synchronizing with them. Power source – some robots use electric motors, others use hydraulic actuators. Nowadays, it is extremely unlikely to see any hydraulic robots available in the market.

The automotive manufacturing industry has long been one of many quickest and largest adopters of commercial robotic expertise, and that continues to today. Robots are used in nearly each part of automotive manufacturing in one way or another, and it stays as one of the most highly automated supply chains on the planet. The report was produced as part of the MIT Work of the Future initiative. Worker resistance has not seemed to play an enormous role in slowing adoption of business robots, according to MIT.

This company developed a robot to complete a spray painting utility and finally turned ABB. This is only one example of when giant companies began to develop their own industrial robots. The first prototype, Unimate, was produced in 1961 and put in in GM's factory for die casting dealing with and spot welding.

The most deployed kind of robots within the manufacturing sector include gantry robots, which move alongside a single axis, and SCARA robots, which are able to shifting alongside three axes. Among the most recent types of robots, both exoskeletons and collaborative robots are designed to work in close proximity to people. Infineon’s components and system options are properly suited for industrial robots as a whole. Power digital elements, similar to IGBTs and CoolSIC™ MOSFETs, including becoming EiceDRIVER™ gate driver options throughout varied energy ranges, help a extensive range of robotic payloads. CoolMOS™ and CoolSIC™ MOSFETs, and auxiliary power supply solutions corresponding to CoolSET™ allow energy management.

However, they'd zero external sensing and were used for easy tasks such as pick and place. Spot welding joins two contacting metal surfaces by directing a big present via the spot, which melts the steel and forms the weld delivered to the spot in a really quick time . How sensible, connected robots are reworking manufacturing © IFRFor extra info, please check with the IFR Information Paper on How Connected Robots are Transforming Manufacturing.

This means they can produce high-quality products with little variation and greater consistency than their human counterparts. Here is a brief overview of how robotics in manufacturing are being used to vary the industry panorama by increasing productivity and precision while defending staff from unsafe working environments. With greater than 250 software features for enhanced intelligence, motion, safety and productiveness and a wide variety of FANUC high quality accessories, we now have an answer for almost every conceivable utility. The area of commercial robotics may be extra virtually outlined as the study, design and use of robotic techniques for manufacturing (a top-level definition counting on the prior definition of robot).

FANUC robots are easy to function and supply full flexibility due to a variety of application-specific choices, easy integration, payloads up to 2,300kg and most reaches as much as 4.7m. Fully autonomous robots in manufacturing are generally needed for high-volume, repetitive processes — where the speed, accuracy and sturdiness of a robot provides unparalleled advantages. Other manufacturing automation solutions include robots used to assist folks with extra intricate tasks. The robot executes elements of the method corresponding to lifting, holding and shifting heavy items. As extra companies are seeing the worth of robotics, the variety of industrial robots installed worldwide is estimated to extend to 2.6 million units by 2019.

When it involves purchase concerns, component price is mostly not a high concern when firms are shopping for finish effectors. This is very true for automotive OEMs that will incur high interruption prices if their production strains are down. Since grippers and EOATs account for around three % of the total value of automation, the choice of a high-priced provider will have relatively little influence on a company’s production-line prices.

Automation in manufacturing is extremely cost-effective for corporations of all sizes. Rather than outsourcing jobs abroad, smaller corporations can use robots to perform chosen tasks at a decrease price and with greater quality results than with outsourced workers. This may be stunning, since smaller manufacturing companies may assume that buying robotics is an costly funding. While the preliminary price could also be steep, the advantages can save manufacturers hundreds of dollars in reduced costs and improved productiveness.

Automation was achieved using punched paper tape to energise solenoids, which would facilitate the movement of the crane's control levers. The variety of motor revolutions required for every desired motion was first plotted on graph paper. This info was then transferred to the paper tape, which was also driven by the robotic's single motor. They are one of many first robots to have been used in industrial functions. They are commonly used for machine tending in die-casting, plastic injection and extrusion, and for welding. While there are many robotic functions to select from inside the industry, there are 6 that stand out as the most common and most precious purposes available on the market.

Accuracy may be improved with exterior sensing for example a vision system or Infra-Red. Accuracy can vary with velocity and position within the working envelope and with payload . This could additionally be outlined when it comes to the angular or linear velocity of every axis or as a compound pace i.e. the velocity of the tip of the arm when all axes are shifting. Delta robots are particularly helpful for direct control tasks and high maneuvering operations (such as quick pick-and-place tasks).

Concurrently, the robotic retains inventory on missing, mispriced or misplaced stock. But sooner or later, autonomous robots will work in all aspects of retail, from the warehouse to supply. These robotic arms can have a mess of sensors and imaginative and prescient systems able to viewing photographs to help with their computer-based control. That sensor and imaginative and prescient feedback can be utilized with with synthetic intelligence to make choices about the conduct of the robotic arm.

Alex Owen-Hill is a contract author and public speaker who blogs about a massive range of topics, together with science, presentation expertise at CreateClarifyArticulate.com, storytelling and robotics. He completed a PhD in Telerobotics from Universidad Politecnica de Madrid as part of the PURESAFE project, in collaboration with CERN. As a recovering academic, he maintains a firm foot in the robotics world by running a blog about industrial robotics. This is necessary because it allows producers to maintain their operations in the U.S and still compete within the world market. In reality, automation is changing into increasingly necessary for firms who wish to create more jobs in the U.S and stay competitive.

They may make the most of various sensors to help the robotic system in finding, handling, and positioning products. Industrial robotics took off quite rapidly in Europe, with each ABB Robotics and KUKA Robotics bringing robots to the market in 1973. ABB Robotics introduced IRB 6, among the many world's first commercially available all electric micro-processor managed robotic. The first two IRB 6 robots have been bought to Magnusson in Sweden for grinding and sprucing pipe bends and were installed in production in January 1974. Also in 1973 KUKA Robotics constructed its first robotic, known as FAMULUS, additionally one of the first articulated robots to have six electromechanically pushed axes.

Typically a robotic is shipped to a taught place numerous occasions and the error is measured at every return to the position after visiting 4 other positions. Repeatability is then quantified using the usual deviation of these samples in all three dimensions. A typical robotic can, after all make a positional error exceeding that and that might be a problem for the method. Moreover, the repeatability is completely different in different elements of the working envelope and likewise changes with velocity and payload. ISO 9283 specifies that accuracy and repeatability should be measured at most pace and at maximum payload. But this results in pessimistic values whereas the robotic could probably be rather more correct and repeatable at light hundreds and speeds.

[cerastes]

So, the Efreet, the Phantom Machine, the Production Model That Never Was, and one of my favorite Mobile Suits in Gundam, has the distinction of being one of the most stubborn figures in the history of the Universal Century.

To contextualize you, allow me to introduce our guest of honor:

This good lad right here is the MS-08TX Efreet. Attentive ace detectives and prodigy engineers will have noticed something: It’s basically a cross between a Gouf and a Dom. It was, indeed, produced before the Dom, perhaps even concurrently during its latter phases, and was slated to be the next mass production model after the Gouf didn’t really take off, but expensive production costs made Zeon favor the cheaper and very powerful Dom instead, and thus the Dom, with its genius design involving heavy armor and multiple-layered folds between which auxiliary thrusters were placed to make it both tough and very fast, became the next main mass production model. Only eight Efreets were ever made. It’s standard equipment was a Shotgun, uncommon weapon for MSes, also very uncommon in how it murdered the utter shit out of everything with it. Turns out expensive units are strong and can wreck shit.

However, this didn’t mean the Efreet wasn’t strong. The Efreet was strong. Very strong. It was too expensive to properly mass produce, which should tell you everything about how over-engineered it was. This is nothing uncommon in the Universal Century, but the Efreet has a special distinction of being a unit that Never God Damn Dies for good.

Its first appearance is in the SNES game, Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079, as the final boss, in which the player, using the Gundam Pixie, must defeat it in single, climatic combat.

The base Efreet is one thing, but its when the spicy models comes out that things Get Real: Meet the [EXAM] Efreet Custom.

NOW THIS IS WHERE THE SPICE STARTS STINGING THE TONGUE. Gone are the forearm protectors and the base shoulders, replaced with arm-mounted grenade launchers and Bigger, Warhammer Approved shoulders. Instead of one Heat Sword, it packs two, and each leg is now equipped with a 6-tube missile launcher. The most important factor, however, is that it is equipped with the EXAM System, which, I shit you not, calls upon the power of a tortured trapped psychic soul in order to increase response speed in the pilot, and also to just be atrocious in general because you literally cannot make a single cool weapon in the Universal Century without it having accounted for at least ten skeletons in your ever-growing closet of war crimes. Like, ok, if we need help with our attention span, we take Ritalin, but in the UC, you just trap the soul of an unwilling servant into your big death machine and call it a day. We went from a shotgun-totting good lad to a walking abomination. Neat.

So how do you possibly up the ante? How do you outdo a machine that went from “military equipment” to “crimes against humanity and the cycle of life and death” in five seconds flat? THE ANSWER: THE BIGGEST AXE SCIENCE CAN MUSTER:

ONCE UPON A TIME, A MAN NAMED DOUG SCHNEID TOOK ONE OF THE REMAINING EFREET UNITS, AND FOUND IT LACKING. “HMMM. NO... I DON’T THINK THIS HAS ENOUGH OOMPH...” and so he had THE BIGGEST AXE (well, 2nd biggest) commissioned and that’s how the Efreet (DS) was born. It’s true that dark sorcery can solve most problems in life, but A Huge Fuckoff Science Axe can solve ALL problems in life, no exceptions, so why go over the trouble of tampering with the supernatural when you can just practice crude neurosurgery on everyone on the go? Doug Schneid knew what the fuck was up.

And where do you go from here? We already have en over-engineered shotgun lad, we have a dual wielding machine packing enough explosives to level Australia all over again and that is literally powered by a forsaken soul, we have a machine that has an axe so big it just cuts suits in two, no matter what fancy shield or force field you bring to the game. How do you improve on this? Has the Efreet reached the cusp of its potential?

No. The answer is in front of you: If the Efreet Custom is powered by a ghost, then the next Efreet should just become a ghost.

MEET THE EFREET NACHT.

The Nacht employs a very forward thinking philosophy of skipping the middleman, that is, the ghost, to just reach the endgame by its own merit, also because trapping tortured souls in machines is expensive and upsets your coworkers: Just build your own damn ghost.

Equipped with the strongest freaking stealth modules of the era, the Efreet Nacht is simply undetectable. It can be right in front of you, mere steps away, and you sensors are simply not gonna pick it up. Not just because it has Every Stealth Module ever inside the chasis, but also because it’s basically a walking ECM Hive: Your sensors cannot pick up hostile vehicles when your sensors have been fried to a crisp, which is exactly what this cheesy Nacho does just by existing in your general direction, it outright kills and murders your sensors. What do you even do at that point? This thing gets close to you and suddenly your screen goes static and you start hearing crackling white noise. The very next second, it runs you through not with a Heat Sword or a Beam Saber, but with a Cold Blade, which is basically a sword made of Electronic Warfare some-fucking-how because if it cuts your machine, it just fucking sends its internal machinery and AI into a frenzy. This bitch literally Y2Ks your giant robot with its sword. And if it can’t reach you with its sword? It’s got Throwing Y2K Knives, so even if you try to run away from it, you WILL bluescreen.

god DAMN.

What I’m trying to say is that it’s a fucking fortune they didn’t mass produce this thing because if a limited run of a Shotgun Fun Lad ended in a giant robot that deletes your System32 every time it sneezes at you, imagine what kind of madness would’ve erupted if it had become a widespread model. On one hand, it’s a shame there’s only eight Efreet units, but at the same time, we’re lucky there only ever were eight Efreet units. Despite being produced in 0079, they continuously survived battle after battle, even if their pilots didn’t, and we even see one of them in 0096, during Unicorn. Three whole wars outdated and these bad boys still out there causing trouble and stopping System from your Task Manager. That’s why I like the Efreet line so much: It’s absolutely god damn ludicrous, but it works out.

[kprciffdw]

Ratchet and Kim Possible Chronicles: The Lombax Secret-Intro

This was perhaps the start of the greatest challenge that Ratchet and Kim Possible had ever and will ever face. A missing piece of the young Lombax's past was about to reveal itself before him and his friends in a truly unexpected manner.

It all started one ordinary day in Metropolis. Ratchet and Clank were working on a hover bike. Kim was there with them, helping them out whenever they needed from her. She was sporting a new mission outfit. At the moment, she was standing by while the duo was working on the bike together. Clank: "Fuel lines?" Ratchet: "Check." Clank: "Horizontal stabilizers?" Ratchet: "Check." Clank: "Ion thrusters?" Ratchet: "Looks like we've got a tailwind. If we time it right, we can ride the slipstream of the grav-train past the c-grid traffic, launch the mag-grappler on to that pedway overpass and slingshot right to the…" Clank: "Ratchet." Ratchet: "What? The thrusters are fine, Clank. See?"

He tried working the thrusters, but they didn't seem to work. He chuckled nervously as he looked at his friends; they both seemed very displeased. Kim: "Uh…yeah…that was impressive." Ratchet: "Don't worry about it, Kim. It's…probably just a fused ion duct."

He went to check on it. Kim went up closer to Ratchet. Kim: "Thanks for having me here, Ratchet. Things at home have been unbelievably hectic lately." Ratchet: "No problem, Kim. I'm glad to have you here with us. Right, Clank?" Clank: "But of course, we are always happy to keep you company, Miss Possible." Kim: "Well, I appreciate it, you guys. Really, I do, in ways that either of you wouldn't believe. Ron has been acting awfully childish lately. It has become too much for me to handle. I just…needed to get away from all of it for a while." Ratchet: "Seriously? He's still behaving that way? I thought he would be more mature since you both graduated from high school." Kim: "I thought so, too. I don't know what's going on with him, but he has been acting very strange. I don't know why." Clank: "Perhaps he is just over-stressed from that job of his at Smarty Mart." Ratchet: "I find that hard to believe. I like that place a lot. It's much less stressful than having to put up with Club Banana and their banana stickers, that's for sure." Kim: "You're still complaining about that? Geez, you really do hold a grudge." Ratchet: "Heh! Overcharge me for clothes ruined by those dumb stickers? No thanks. Smarty Mart is my place to be."

Kim rolled her eyes and shook her head, although, she didn't seemed annoyed at all. At that moment, a portable screen came up from within Clank. Clank: "Incoming call from Captain Qwark." Kim: "Oh, great. What does that idiot want this time?"

The screen turned on, displayed on it was an image of Qwark cowering from something. Qwark: "Ratchet? Clank? I've got a bit of a situation here at the Planetary Defense Center. Nothing I can't handle, mind you…just a few…thousand…heavily armed robotic commandos, but I figured, hey, if you're in the neighborhood, maybe-AAAHH!"

Ratchet, Kim and Clank watched as Qwark was being attacked. Qwark: "Wait! I'm too handsome to die!"

From that, the transmission was cut off. Clank: "Hmm…heavily armed robotic commandos?" Kim: "Uh, yeah, that sounded so much like something he really can't handle." Ratchet: "Kim, Clank, come on, we have to help him."

Ratchet got on the bike, Kim and Clank climbed up and sat behind him. Kim: "Seriously? Are we really going to help that guy out?"

Ratchet pushed on a few buttons. Kim: "Uh…this doesn't seem like a good idea." Clank: "Are you certain this is functioning properly?" Ratchet: "You guys worry too much."

The bike lifted up, they were about to fly off. Ratchet: "Planetary Defense Center, here we co-!"

As soon as the bike flew over the edge of the building they were on, it dropped like a rock. Kim: "RATCHET!"

He managed to steer the bike as it fell. Ratchet: "Clank! Hit the auxiliary thrusters!"

Clank did just that, the thrusters came on and they were flying. Ratchet was thrilled by the rush. Ratchet: "You guys alright!?" Kim: "Craziest thing I've ever done!" Clank: "Watch out!"

They nearly flew into a few obstructions, but Ratchet dodged them like a pro. They kept on flying. Kim: "Where are we going?" Ratchet: "It's a shortcut…trust me!" Clank: "Ratchet! Look out!"

He flew through a building with a large hole in it, thankfully unharmed. Ratchet: "Whoa! See? What did I…?" Kim: "Look out!"

They looked directly in front of them Ratchet: "Oh, no!"

They crashed directly into a blimp and fell out of the sky. They landed on the ground below them. Despite the long fall, they managed to survive. They got themselves back on their feet. Ratchet looked over towards Kim, who stared back at him, agitated. He smiled and let out a nervous chuckle. Kim: "We are never doing that without my dad supervising you ever again." Ratchet: "I…love the new mission outfit…" Kim: "(sigh) Guess we're going on foot from here." Ratchet: "Well…this would be a good time to try out my new nav unit."

He switched on a device directly attached to the front of his belt and they went off.

[mischief-over-matter]

Binary | Part I

Gravity is an inescapable force, even within the darkest corners of the universe. It's only a matter of time before something collides.

EMERGENCY STARTUP INITIALIZING

BOOTING...

BOOTING...

BOOTING...[SUCCESS]

BIOS Configuration: [SUCCESS]

Loading OS...

CPU Check: [SUCCESS]

API Check: [SUCCESS]

Memory Banks: [OK]

AI Application: [OK]

Internal Software: [OK]

Anatomical Components: [OK]

Finalizing...

EMERGENCY STARTUP COMPLETE

INITIALIZING USER INTERFACE

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For someone in a quite literal life-or-death situation, you were taking the news of your possible demise rather well. Perhaps that doesn't say much for someone in your line of work. Space exploration was a risky business, and coming home was not always guaranteed. Most, if not all who worked for the Federal Alliance of Astronomic Exploration knew that possibility before they signed on the dotted line.

You didn't expect it would be on your first solo mission, though.

In hindsight, your day seemed a little bit too perfect leading up to this mess, and maybe your cynical subconscious was expecting this pivotal point where everything goes south. Regardless, you weren't one to sit by while cursing your misfortune. And overall, it could be even worse. At least the life support was still functioning.

Oh, how you wished there was wood somewhere on the ship.

Standard protocol demands that regardless of the severity of the crisis, the ship's captain - in your case, yourself - was to immediately activate the emergency beacon and contact mission control. Step one was already a fail. According to the diagnostic scans, communications, navigation, and the engines were severely damaged and would take hours or even days for the self-repair bots to make any sort of significant progress. So, channeling in your former academy student self, you skipped right on to Plan B.

"Greetings, Lieutenant."

Or rather, Plan B skipped right on to you.

You nearly jumped out of your chair but managed to only give a startled gasp. Wheeling around, you came face to face with Plan B. For a glorified chunk of metal, it sure did move quietly.

"Are you alright?" said chunk of metal asked with a surprising amount of realism to his...its tone. "I detected a sudden increase in your heart rate. Are you in need of medical attention?"

You stared, temporarily taken aback by its sudden appearance. Sure, you were briefed on the purpose of the Auxiliary Crisis Sensory Emulating Learner, or ACSEL for short, but seeing one activated was an entirely new experience. The almost lifelike expression was truly something to behold, and you really ought to give a shout-out to the techs back home who made this happen. If you made it home...

Which led back to the matter at hand.

"No, I'm okay. You just surprised me, that's all," you sighed. "I didn't receive a notification that you were activated."

The ACSEL unit tilted its head and narrowed its eyes as if contemplating. It really was going to take some time getting used to those mannerisms on an android. "Perhaps there is an error in the ship's software?" It lightly smiled while extending its right hand towards you. "The CS Zenith is equipped with self-diagnostics and repair, yes? If I may, I would like to run an additional test. Permission to proceed, Lieutenant?"

You blinked, finally breaking yourself away from your thoughts to fall back into professionalism. Standing up and squaring your shoulders, you firmly shook his - its hand. To your ever-growing surprise, it was warm and smooth, yet undeniably solid. Almost like silicone.

"Granted," you replied before stepping to the side. It easily slid into the pilot's chair and instantly brought up the ship's readings. Nothing had changed. You watched in silent fascination while the android worked the dashboard as if it had years of experience under its belt. But your curiosity returned, and you found yourself wondering just how long it took to make something as complex as the ACSEL unit. Its designer obviously modeled it off of human anatomy, not too dissimilar to a store mannequin. The white exterior was a stark contrast to the muted colors of the cockpit. Gray lines decorated its body, allowing seamless, free-range movement that added to the realism. Give it a wig, slap some clothes on it, hide the port at the base of its head and you could definitely see someone mistaking the machine for a human. It even imitated a non-robotic masculine timbre almost perfectly.

The most intriguing thing about it though was the eyes. Glowing, electric blue eyes.

"Lieutenant?"

"Yes?"

"While my system processes the damages, would you like to begin personalization?"

You raised a brow. "What for? I had thought you would be outfitted with knowledge about my basic information once you were activated?"

The android flicked a switch on the dashboard, allowing a port to be exposed before inserting its index finger. In any other situation, it would have been comical, but you surmised that this was a part of the machine's processing. "And you would be correct. However, I am referring to myself. One of my functions is personalization to assist with lessening the emotional and psychological impact that an emergency could have. Once I have established that the current environment is stable enough for such, of course," it explained before pausing. "In short, it is to make you feel more comfortable."

"Right..." you trailed off, idly scratching your cheek.

"The process is completely optional if you are satisfied with my default settings," it added gently. " I do not wish to provide you with unnecessary stress."

Chuckling, you waved him - it off dismissively. "It's not that. I just...never mind. How about starting with what I should address you as?"

It gave you a side glance, lips turned upwards once more. "I respond to my model and serial number, A.C.S.E.L. 749710145-121111117-110-103, but due to its length I can be assigned a temporary moniker of your choosing until I undergo a factory reset."

You were sorely tempted to name it something utterly ridiculous. You could almost feel the disapproval from your superior officer at the mere thought of it.

"If it aids you at all, the engineers had named me Blue during my trial period," it offered.

How innovative.

"Blue works," you said at last, much to the android's delight. Could it even feel such a thing? It certainly seemed so as you watch its smile turn into a wide grin and the blue irises rotated in recognition. Nevertheless, you returned the smile albeit hesitantly. "Status update."

"Ah...my systems have confirmed the Zenith has experienced internal engine failure, significant damage to the transmitter and faulty wiring to the navigation. Causes are inconclusive. Hull integrity and life support are operating at 100% efficiency. The estimated time of repair is between 96 and 125 hours."

You relaxed ever-so-slightly. A week wouldn't make much of an impact on your scheduled three-month journey to Alpha Centauri's space outpost. And with the beacon activated, your chances of getting out of here unscathed are highly in your favor. "Noted. Then proceed as needed. I'm going to check on the cargo," you stated.

"No need, Lieutenant," Blue assured while standing. It approached you before clasping its hands behind its back. "I will take that responsibility while you rest. You have been showing signs of minor sleep deprivation in addition to a decrease in your epinephrine levels."

Perplexed, you crossed your arms, suddenly feeling a wave of self-consciousness. "You can gauge my adrenaline? How?"

Maybe you said that a bit too forcefully because Blue actually flinched, as if surprised at your tone. Never in your life did you think you would feel regret for snapping at a machine. You must really be more exhausted than you thought.

"Not through nefarious means, I promise," he - it faltered. "My optic sensors can detect even the subtlest of movements. I...I noticed your body language gradually became more relaxed and your heart rate slowed. My intention was not to cause you distress, Lieutenant. I apologize."

Jesus Christ, you genuinely felt bad now.

"Uh, don't be. I should be apologizing. Getting snippy with you was highly unprofessional," you murmured wearily. Rubbing your left temple, you glanced up to see him observing you with an open stare. Looking closely, you could see his irises whirling. Processing information, perhaps? "Blue?"

It blinked and smiled as if amused. "Apologizing to a machine is unnecessary. I do not feel offended. Though I suppose the gesture is an indication of your good nature, so I thank you."

"You're...welcome?" That's enough weirdness for one day, you thought to yourself. "I will go take my leave then if you don't need me for anything else."

"Not at all, Lieutenant. Please sleep well."

"You too." Biting your tongue, you inwardly cringed at your automatic response. "I mean-"

Blue laughed, apparently unfazed by your slip up. "I shall, thank you."

As you departed from the cockpit, you rubbed the heel of your palm against your right eye. It was the strangest thing; talking to a machine that seemed so human. The FAAE had an abundance of the latest technology, including interactive AI programs. But Blue was the most advanced piece of work you had ever interacted with. It was almost jarring.

The walk back to your quarters was a short one, as the Zenith was one of the smaller cargo ships. Your room lacked any personal items and only housed the bare necessities such as a bed, closet, a small desk, and bathroom. The lights flickered on and the door hissed shut, leaving you to bask in privacy. Eyelids heavy, you decided to shower in the morning. A casual glance at your holopad showed the time back home: 8:47 A.M.

Make that in the evening.

Zipping down your flight suit, you tossed it on the chair before rummaging your closet for a shirt and sweatpants. "Computer. Set an alarm for 4:00 P.M."

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The cockpit was relatively silent, save for the gentle hum of the reactor core only Blue could hear. Most of the overhead lights had been dimmed, indicating that the Lieutenant had gone to sleep. The android remained in the chair, perfectly still for 72.8 seconds before closing its eyes.

"ACSEL Unit reporting to Professor Thorne. Do you copy?"

Static feedback permeated its receptors. It felt its nonexistent brow crease in concentration. A few moments passed until it could faintly hear a reply.

"Proceed," was the garbled response.

"Preparing to upload visual and audio recordings as well as acquired data to the server...now." The surge of data left its system almost instantaneously, even from such a distance.

Thorne gave a pleased hum. "Continue your directive and ensure the subject remains incognizant until your arrival. Understood?" they emphasized.

"Yes, Professor."

The connection abruptly ended and Blue rapidly blinked back into focus.

Only the sight of stars and the vastness of space greeted the android. Tilting its head to the side, Blue zoomed in as much as his optics would allow on a particular star. The celestial body remained as but a speck of light to its viewpoints. These rare moments of free agency were captivating, and although it could merely emulate emotion, Blue's receptors always reacted positively. It struggled to understand why the professor always voiced against it. No matter. Such a variable was not programmed within its systems to be of concern. Even so, it remained enamored by the dangerous amalgamations of hydrogen and helium that roamed the universe.

"아름다운..." Blue whispered, unaware that it had spoken at all.