robotics
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Robots were mechanical automatons designed to perform a particular function; they were commonly used in manufacturing processes.[1] When faced with a highly stressful first contact with the First Federation, Lieutenant David Bailey asked, "What are we, robots?"[2]
Notes and References
- ↑ Bormanis, Andre. Star Trek: Science Logs. Pocket Books, March 1998.
- ↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Where No Man Has Gone Before". Star Trek, season 1, episode 3 (Production number 02). Directed by James Goldstone. Written by Samuel A. Peeples. Desilu Productions. 22 September 1966.