Cyberpunk: 2075.

Chapter 422 35. Robots and Humans
With the help of a dedicated line, NCPD personnel arrived at the location Carl called in just five minutes.

"This time, the situation is quite tragic." Andy, who rushed over and looked at the murder scene, said: "If the news of a robot entering a building in the city and killing people gets out, it will definitely cause panic among many people."

"After all, this is the beautiful area of ​​Heywood, where the company dogs often live. Those guys who are used to being high and mighty don't want to see themselves finally finished overtime and about to go home, but they are stabbed directly from behind by a robot and smashed into a pulp."

Carl crossed his arms and folded his arms in front of his chest, making a gesture similar to a mummy being placed in a coffin, with the tips of his palms close to his shoulders. Andy didn't quite understand his gesture, so he asked, "What are you gesturing at, Carl?"

"I'm relaxing my arm and calculating the ratio between the height of the robot I've knocked down and my arm."

As Karl spoke, he released his hands, one on the left and one on the right. He then shook his head left and right, visually estimating his arm span. Then, as if he had discovered something, he spoke with a little surprise: "It actually matches."

"What's right?"

"The wingspan and height match."

Carl explains:
"When standing normally, the upper limbs are stretched out to the sides. The distance between the two fingertips is generally called the arm span. The arm span and height of a person are usually in a 2:1 relationship. Although there may be some difference, it is not a big difference. For example, Andy, your height is 1 meters, so your arm span is usually around this range. Do you know what the data is after I tested the ratio of the arm span of this robot to its height?"

"How many?"

"One to one, perfect proportions, just like the most standard human body."

Based on his own estimation of the arm length, Carl put the robot's data on himself for comparison and concluded that the ratio of the robot's arm to body was even more perfect than his body, a true one-to-one ratio.

"The most standard human body proportions." Andy understood what Carl meant.

The existence of robots, due to their functions and characteristics, does not require them to completely imitate the human body.

Their existence is essentially an imitation of the human form, but they do not have to be restricted to replicating every detail of the human body. In fact, they can be designed to surpass humans.

It is well known that some parts of the human body are very fragile, such as the spine.

Once the human spine is broken or compressed, it can easily be life-threatening. Robots can avoid such weaknesses and can be designed to be stronger and more durable. However, the robot that Carl and his team are facing now is unexpectedly made according to perfect human proportions.

In other words, if it weren't for factors such as its mechanical material, this robot with perfect body proportions and prosthetics would be a more standard "human" than Carl and Andy.

"Listening to this reminds me of a story I read when I was a child."

Andy thought about the past, about the time when his sister was still listening to the story with him. His eyes dimmed a little, but he still finished his words: "The story I saw at that time was that with the mechanical transformation, people became less and less like humans, and became colder and more indifferent. However, robots became more and more like humans because they imitated humans, and understood human rationality more and more. In the end, after awakening their intelligence, they replaced humans and became the 'new humans'."

"People are not people, but machines are people?"

"After reading this story, I was still suspicious and afraid for a while whether the people I met on the road were robots in disguise. When would they come to replace me and become real humans? Now look at this situation."

Andy looked at the robot that according to the rules had to be 'arrested' by the NCPD and said, "The story has become reality."

"Unfortunately, this isn't the fairy tale I like. It's even a somewhat cold and scary prophecy of the possible future."

Thinking about the roving AIs that he had seen that were indeed similar to humans, and thinking about the increasingly crazy cyberpsychopaths as they were transformed, Carl couldn't say what the future of the world might be like, but this kind of reverie about possible things was enough for this. No matter what the purpose of the person or "person" who created this "human" robot was, it was definitely impossible to investigate it clearly in a short time based on the current situation. Carl was still on bodyguard duty, so it was time to go back.

After confirming that the deceased was the person he was scheduled to meet, Arasakase Nobuo was escorted away by V and others before the NCPD personnel arrived. Only Carl stayed there as the reporter in accordance with the rules. According to the regulations, the "criminal" will be taken away by the NCPD personnel for interrogation and investigation, and he will have nothing to do here.

"A robot equipped with prosthetics that looks more human than humans."

I encountered a strange thing today.

After saying goodbye to Andy and other familiar NCPD officers, Carl left the scene of the murder.

After walking out of the building, look at the sky of Night City again.

Although it was still obscured by the light, Carl always felt that it was a good day today.

"En~"

After stretching, Karl walked out the door and took a few steps before he realized something.

V and the others have already returned to the Blue Sky Building with Arasakase Nobuo for safety reasons, so what about him?
This is the disadvantage of being too lazy to drive, but fortunately, Carl was prepared.

Carl had just ordered a set meal a few days ago that everyone else in the team had already ordered, so he came to try it out.

Dial a number and the other end will answer immediately.

Then, an AI-synthesized male voice came: "Dear guest of the Excellence Package, Mr. Carl, how can I help you?"

"Delaman, send me a car nearby."

"As you command, Mr. Carr."

Choose Delamain and leave your worries at the door.

In Night City, when it comes to private car pick-up and drop-off services, there is no better car rental company than Delaman's.

Delaman's private car service. According to Oliver and Jack, in their current situation, they need a car of this level to pick them up. Now that they think about it, this may be true.

Delaman's special car drove over quickly, slowed down when it was about to arrive, and took the initiative to open the door for Carl.

Very thoughtful.

"Compared to robots that are only more and more like humans in appearance and structure, it may be more difficult for me to accept AI that is more like humans in emotions and thinking."

(End of this chapter)