Robotic

Manmade constructed people who may or may not have achieved sentience.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Robotics are by far the most varied in appearance race to be found in Riza.  While the majority of robotics are humanoid in appearance, there are plenty of other robotics that don't resemble humans at all. The sizes of robotics also vary considerably; the tallest operational robotic is 15.6 feet tall, and the smallest is 1.4 inches. Robotics can be made out of a wide array of materials, but the classic robotic material is metal. There are some robotics, typically either archaic or aesthetic, who are made out of materials like wood, plastic, or even porcelain. Some robotics, particularly androids, have a second layer of material for synthetic skin, but the majority of robotics have exposed materials and paneling.

Genetics and Reproduction

Robotics have to be built, and can not be created naturally. The majority of robotics are mass produced in factories, but there are commissioned and unique robotics, as well as robotics produced on much smaller scales. Theoretically, anyone with the know how could create a robotic, including non-robotics.

Growth Rate & Stages

Robotics do not grow or age naturally, but may be modified to resemble aging such as changing their programmed age.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Robotics do not need to eat, but they may require certain materials to maintain functionality, such as oil for metallic robotics.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Most robotics will at least somewhat resemble humanoids, and that includes faces. The majority of robotics will have eyes, ears, a mouth, and a nose; despite the fact that they technically don't need them.  Not all robotics have these features however, as robotic designs are very variable.

Average Intelligence

Robotics are hugely intelligent, given that they're run by computers.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The abilities of a robotic is entirely dependant on their design. There's very little that the right programming can't accomplish in a robotic, but many advanced features have to be specially programmed and are uncommon.  Some common features of robotics may include: 

• Perfect memory, as sensory data is stored in embedded memory cards. This memory can be easily accessed by both the robotic and anyone else in ho gets their hands on the card. Some memory cards are larger than others, so some robotics may have to back up and delete memories to make space for new ones, but some others may be able to store their entire memory on one card and never delete anything.
• Video and audio recording. These are the aspects that are stored in a robotics memory card, making them incredible at recalling information. 

Some more rare features that usually appear in government and military robots may include: 

• A cloud-based database of personal information, allowing them to learn information such as a person's name, date of birth, SSN, and criminal record by looking at their face. 
• A blood type scanner and evidence collector, allowing the robotic to see evidence that would more likely be overlooked by non-robotics.

Ultimately, the features and senses of robotics vary so massively that it would be impossible to list every possible feature.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Technically, anyone can be a parasite on a robotic, if they have access to the right software. The majority of robotics viruses, while annoying, can be easily fixed. More serious viruses however can do a lot of different kinds of damage, and can be used by anyone with the proper know how.  For example the GRBZ-665 virus, which is used to remotely store a robotics memory card data, giving the user full access to all of the robotics senses. Or the MJQE-034 virus which allows the user to alter the robotics sensory capabilities, such as turning off video and audio recording.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Most mass produced robotics will be referred to by their serial number, but names can be set and changed. Robotics can pick any name for themselves.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Relationships between robotics and non-robotics are considered taboo.

Lifespan

A robotic can theoretically live forever with the right maintenance. They typically become obselete within a few years.

Average Height

6 - 7 feet, but the height of robotics can vary massively from a few inches to a few meters.

Average Weight

Entirely dependant on the material the robotic is made out of.

Related Organizations

• Lagunov Robotics
• Madame Elene's Fortuna Cirque
• Yankovo Perovye

Related Technologies

• Yanzeli Oil