The regular swing of their legs measuring distance day by day, measuring the journey into the unknown with every stride, the robot made note of features and objects encountered, pushing back the borders of the Unknown Areas.
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Robot of the Day: Inktober 8
The robot stood a moment, the territory spread out before them, territory waiting to be mapped, documented and known. All previous information regarding the outlying areas were frail structures built on fragmented and noisy datasets. The robot had prepared for this task. After noting the location of what was an unmistakably artificial ring-like structure, the robot walked on, measuring their strides.
Robot of the Day: Inktober 7
After a few hours the robot emerged from the slot canyon and stepped into the waning sunlight. They stopped and removed the map and added some updates. They surveyed the scene stretching out ahead: the canyon had connected the known with the unknown. The robot was… what word would the human have used? “Enchanted” seemed appropriate; the vista would bear much examination.
Robot of the Day: Inktober 4
After walking a day and a night to reach it, the robot arrived at the foot of the towering monolith. This was the location of the anomalous light source they spotted yesterday. As they approached the monolith, the robot had detected steadily increasing levels of EMF interference; now the noise was so great that peripheral systems were glitching and there was a serious danger of a central system crash. A file system check would slow progress but was necessary. A file system check would slow progress but was nec…
Robot of the Day: Inktober 3
The robot had paused briefly to place its pack on the ground and rearrange its contents. Satisfied with the new weight distribution the robot stood and scanned the horizon. It spotted a bright point of light high up on tall formation. The light was not steady but seemed to flicker and change in intensity at irregular intervals. Having resolved to proceed and investigate the anomaly, the robot recalled the human back in the city having a term for stimuli such as this: “bait.”
Robot of the Day: Inktober 2
The trek across the vast open space was a mindless one: the terrain was flat and featureless and required only passive scanning. A majority of CPU resources and peripheral systems could be idled to conserved power.
Robot of the Day: Inktober 1
Easily visible from a great distance, the smooth, regular shape of the ring-like structure clashed with its rocky surroundings. The robot made careful notations: this was far from any other documented structures and by far the largest artifact found this deep in the Unmapped Areas.
Robot of the Day: Inktober.go()
A bonus for the start of Inktober 2019. “Ring” is coming up later this evening.
Robot of the Day: August 29
Making my way through a narrow alley I happened upon these two having what appeared to be some sort of dance party? A dance off? A comparison of rhythmic movements timed to changes in audio frequency? I asked why they would play the music out loud via a speaker and not just import the waveforms directly. The robot holding the speaker reached out and placed it against my chest; I felt the vibrations and thumping of the music. The robot withdrew the speaker and both continued their movements.
Robot of the Day: August 19
Visual survey: false color render of near-infrared and ultraviolet.
Robot of the Day: August 17
“Due to localized EMR exposure, I was unable to trust input from my sensors. I had to engage in triple redundant checks of my surroundings. I still could not confirm whether or not I was being followed.”
Robot of the Day: Inktober 2019 testing!
We’ve decided to utilize “old school” materials for this year’s Inktober: India and Sumi inks, dip pens, and brushes. One discovery: just how easy alcohol markers and multiliner pens are to use! Below are practice sheets testing various implements and inks.
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