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From: MASON@CMU-CS-C.ARPA@sri-unix.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.ai
Subject: Re: definition of robot
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Date: Fri, 22-Jul-83 09:32:16 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul 22 09:32:16 1983
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I think the definition of robot is a little too broad.  I've long been
reconciled to definitions which include, for instance,
cam-programmable sewing machines, but this new definition even
includes pistols.  (An input signal, trigger pressure, is processed
mechanically to actuate a mechanical device, the bullet.)  Of course,
if the NRA decided to lobby for robots ...