00:02I think you would like this place.
00:05David Somerset.
00:10Seems I'm in the right place.
00:11Ah, good show.
00:13Hope you're feeling better.
00:14I'm Ferguson, the head of department.
00:16Pop on that big platform over there and show you the ropes.
00:19So, you came in on the chopper this morning.
00:21That's right.
00:22Straight from London.
00:23How's the weather?
00:23Well, if you need to ask, you've been away too long.
00:26Ain't that the truth.
00:27May I introduce the Autonomous Demolition Unit, or Wrecky, among friends.
00:32It's designed for urban disaster areas, able to clear a path through wreckage in mere moments,
00:38allowing medical aid to arrive safer and faster.
00:40Here, grab the controls and take it for a spin.
00:43Let's get started.
00:45Issue a move, command.
00:46Any direction you want.
00:49Good.
00:50Now, here comes the fun bit.
00:52Make Wrecky demolish those cramps.
01:01I think you've got the hang of it.
01:10Stay put while I reconfigure the pen.
01:12It'll only take a minute.
01:14I'm curious.
01:15What exactly are the accusations against Sir Nicholas?
01:17We're getting mixed messages down here.
01:19You know, high treason, fraud, conspiracy to commit murder.
01:23Slap on the wrist stuff, really.
01:25Must be false.
01:26Something a troll farm cooked up.
01:28Stuff they can do with deepfakes these days.
01:30Anyway, here we are.
01:31Our most promising creation.
01:33Tabula rasa, a general purpose android.
01:36This unit can master virtually any function or skill through memetic machine learning.
01:41Caretaker, paramedic, teacher.
01:43The sky's the limit.
01:44It's quite strong when required and incredibly damage resistant.
01:47You know how to use a gun?
01:49How hard can it be?
01:50Go on, then.
01:51Try and make a dent.
01:52Okay.
01:53Here it goes.
01:54Aim and squeeze, right?
01:59I imagine law enforcement agencies will be lining up.
02:02Not an option, I'm afraid.
02:06The functionality is totally there, though.
02:12Pity.
02:13It was starting to grow on me.
02:19Well, that's all the time I have, I'm afraid.
02:21We'll pick this up later.
02:23Have a look around.
02:24I suggest you try the piano.
02:26Advanced mimicry.
02:27It'll knock your socks off.
02:28Yeah, will do.
02:29Thanks for your time.
02:30Good to have you on the team, Somerset.
02:32James, what's your status?
02:34Happily single, thank you very much.
02:35I made it past nanomechanics.
02:36The utility area behind the research space
02:39connects every floor.
02:41Utility area.
02:43Got it.
02:51Motion detected.
02:54Activating dynamic impulse response sensors.
02:58Mimicry systems engaged.
03:00Proceed with test.
03:01I lead.
03:01It follows.
03:03Good to know.
03:11This takes me back.
03:12This takes me back.
03:12This takes me back.
03:44Right, back to work.
03:46Blimey.
03:47That finger dexterity is amazing.
03:56Okay, I'm just gonna ask, what about defensive applications? Could they be used for policing?
04:01Nah. See, that would go against our corporate values.
04:06Why? They'd be great for de-escalation. Probably avoid a lot of human error and senseless violence.
04:12True, but people instinctively recoil at the idea. Webb wants people to embrace his vision.
04:18This is brave new world, not 1984.
04:22I give it ten years.
04:33The floor is warm in here.
04:35Oh, yes, the platform is temperature controlled for extreme conditions testing.
04:40Crank it to max and you can dry roast a turkey.
04:43You want me to turn it down?
04:44Oh, no thanks. It's rather pleasant, actually.
04:48Excuse me. David Somerset, fresh off the boat.
04:51What's this about?
04:53I'm a kinetics instructor.
04:55I teach the androids to understand and replicate human body language.
04:59Postures and gestures, facial micro-expressions, oculessics and haptics.
05:04These are key to reduce the uncanny valley effect and devote genuine empathy towards our robotic companions.
05:09I like it better already.
05:10A glass wall looks delicate.
05:26Somerset, right?
05:28Newbie advice.
05:29Don't fret about making a mess.
05:32The automated system dispatches a cleaning robot from the utility area.
05:36No need to get down on your knees and scrub.
05:38You just focus on your research.
05:41Good tip.
05:42Thanks.
05:42Hey, science is messy.
05:55Hey, what are you testing?
05:57We're calibrating the android's strength and fine motor skills to handle unstable chemicals and fragile samples.
06:03This unit could do toxic waste disposal, assist in biocontainment labs, even conduct scientific studies in outer space.
06:11The sky is not the limit.
06:13Impressive.
06:14Especially when it works.
06:15Those chemicals are a pest to clean up.
06:33Hey, just doing the rounds.
06:35What are you testing?
06:36This android's outer shell is constructed from our new smart composite nanofibre material.
06:42Ultralight and shock absorbing.
06:44Damn near indestructible.
06:45We believe it will revolutionize space travel.
06:49But testing on human subjects would be far too dangerous.
06:53Obviously.
06:54Go on, have a crack.
06:56Don't mind if I do.
07:03Shooting range activated.
07:05Weapon deployed.
07:06All clear.
07:07Proceed with test.
07:16Just making a mess.
07:18Great.
07:19Just great.
07:21Now there's a sticky situation.
07:23Take a walk.
07:24Clean a coffee.
07:25Cleaning robot, test area two.
07:28Cleaning robot, test area two.
07:30Cleaning robot, test area two.
07:43Cleaning in progress.
07:47Come on.
07:49controls better be another laptop in storage time to turn up the heat is it
07:58just me or is it getting hotter jeez heating controls must be busted it's
08:03like putting on hot coals in here
08:20coast is clear motion detected activating dynamic impulse response sensors
08:29come on put your back into it my fault i was trying to make it do the robot
08:35i'll go fetch a broom hey ferguson your new arrival just made a complete mess of my session
08:40who somerset think so he just took control of my unit and smashed the glass wall said he was
08:46trying to make it do the robot that's somerset he cracks me up you're not upset just go easy on
08:52him okay it's his first day unbelievable cleaning robot to test area one cleaning robot to test area one
09:13cleaning in
09:22progress
09:24insufficient clearance starting to feel unwelcome
09:35cleaning in
09:44now
10:00you
10:00you
10:00you
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