Robotics Lectures -

She advanced the slide. A schematic exploded into view: a hexapod the size of a child’s fist, its thorax a translucent bioreactor, its legs lined with microscopic barbs.

She walked to the edge of the stage, the little robot trailing behind her like a loyal mutt. robotics lectures

A murmur rippled through the room. On the wall screens, remote students typed frantic questions into the chat: “Is this a hazing ritual?” “Has anyone survived?” She advanced the slide

“Good boy,” she whispered.

The lecture hall buzzed. Kael’s hand shot up again, but Elara waved him down. A murmur rippled through the room

A few nervous laughs. The course’s unofficial title had been circulating on Reddit for weeks.

And somewhere in the fungal mycelium of Tatterdemalion’s brain, a slow, green thought began to grow.