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This is a copy of the Quasar Promotional material as entered into the
computer at M.I.T. and FTPed from DHT;QUASAR > at MIT-AI.  HENRY at MIT-AI
(Henry Lieberman) knows more if more is known. - JMC

			THE DOMESTIC ANDROID
    Quasar's Domestic Android represents the historic advance to the science of
Mechanical Humanoids.  For the first time there is available a highly reliable,
multiplex, functional domestic servant. Capable of receiving, memorizing, and
expediting basic household tasks.
    Operating within the confines of a residential home or apartment, the
Domestic Android will expedite an ever increasing series of functions.  The
DA-2 model series is designed to accept new and improved sub-systems as they
are developed without replacing the entire robot.  Quasar will not incorporate
any major body style changes for at least 25 years, therein allowing maximum
basic value increase potential.
   With over eight years of intensive research, design and testing, each Domestic
Androied when installed will represent the ultimate in modern domestic
convenience and pride.  Language memory and vocabulary response will bee
fused into an operative personality designed to harmonize with that of the 
human owner.  Verbal replies to directives and questions will be tuned to
the most acceptable and comfortable characteristics of the owners individual
personality.
    General duties are assigned to this robot through a portable, hand held
Quicon programmer and direct voice command.  Aseries of programs may be
selected and committed to the Q-10 on-board memory for subsequent automatic
expediting at later specific time periods.
   The intelligence level of the Domestic Android will only be restricted
by the capacity of program and the required sub-systems.  The standard model
will provide services and verbal reponses outlined under the standard functions
as follows:
     The DA-2 standard model includes:
    Vocabulary....consisting of at least 250 English words, arranged for most
efficient and intelligible responses requirements.
    Mobility...complete habitat mobility over all relatively level areas within
a dwelling or landscaped lawn area.  Auto-adjustable mobile assembly sub-systems
capable of adapting from level to 20 degree slope.  Moving over stairs is optional
arms and hands are functional for the specificprogram requirements herein cited.
    Security Monitor..upon installation, the robot will be aware of all areas
of entrance into the habitat, the temperature field and maximum smoke
acceptability.  Radical changes activates an emergency alert status.
   Human monitor...children, elderly and invalids can be mo itored, with
the robot immediately reporting any changes in normal location or physical
activity.
    Social program...arriving guests will be greeted by your personal Domestic
Android, welcomed into your home and have their outter garments stored until
retrieval is required.  Serving refreshemtns and meals will be a complished via
pre-programming and voice command.
  Habitat Maintenance.. vacuuming covered areas and polishing floors will be
pre-programmed upon installation and activated via the Quicon.  Which will also
assist in vacuuming furniture and high ceiling areas.
  Educational Programs...an on-board audio-reproduction system will accommodate
special Quasar educational taped programs for general instruction in language,
history, mathematics, etc.  A complete programmed educational library is planned
for systematic distribution to DA-2 owners on an optional basis.  Two language
programs are standard with this model.
   Duty cycle...The standard power supply will allow almost unlimited use for
eight continuous hours in every 24 hour period.  Proper care and minimum maintenance 
will allow this use cycle to continue for years of service.  The main power supply
is guaranteed for two years.  Requirements indicating and increased duty cycle can be accommodated with the installation of an optional power source system.  Capable of extended use
time period, even to 24 hours per day.

			OPTIONAL SUB-SYSTEMS
1.  Multi-level transfer stair climbing
2.  Landscaping--care of lawn area
3.  Remote telephone monitor
4.  Foreign vocabulary
5.  Selective individual voice command
6.  Full habitat protection system
7.  Liquid beverage dispenser
8.  Extended vocabulary with mem-log output
9.  AM/FM  stereo multi-plex receiver amplifier systems with remote wireless
speakers
10.  Television receiver black/white or color
11.  Television camera with Quasar micro transmitter for private viewing
12.  Extended duty cycle--10, 18, 24 hour
13.  Sub-conscious learning sub-system
14.  Digital and analog mini computer
15.  Remote programming via telephone
16.  Direct fire elimination system
l7.  Extended data memory bank
18.  Hedge trimming sub-systems
19.  Food requirement data memory sub-system
20.  Full Q-16 computer system with ability to interface data with any
     other telephone link computer.

     There are over 40 additional optional sub-sytems under testing for the
Domestic Android to satisfy the most discriminating specifications.  This
highly versatile system can accept programming for almost any Domestic
function that requires repetition.
     The DA-2 model is available only by reserved production number order to
qualified individuals and corporations.  The specialized nature of these
Robots require a compatability program analysis with prospective owners
before delivery, to establish gender, personality, intelligence level re-
quired and specialized internal sub-systems.
	Inquiries are now being received for sponsor application forms to deter-
mine individual qualificationa and requirements.

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by Quasar."  You are cordially invited to respond to any part--or all--of
this memo. I will assume your comments are quotable.  Much thanks for any
help you can give me in preparing this article.