The Iron Planet

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Robots and Cyborgs

The 1940 Laws of Robotics from Isaac Asimov

First Law:
A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

Second Law:
A robot must obey orders given it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

Third Law:
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

last amended 12th June 2000