Robots Included — Tony Thorne

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.