The Killer Robot Papers

Richard G. Epstein
West Chester University of PA, West Chester, PA 19383
epstein@golden.wcupa.edu
Copyright © 1989,1994 Richard G. Epstein

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Introduction

Cast of Characters

Article 1 - Silicon Valley programmer indicted for manslaughter

Article 2 - Developers of "Killer Robot" worked under enormous stress

Article 3 - "Killer Robot" programmer was prima donna, co-workers claim

Article 4 - "Killer Robot" project mired in controversy right from start

Article 5 - Silicon Techtronics promised to deliver a safe robot

Article 6 - The "Killer Robot" interface

Article 7 - Software Engineer challenges authenticity of "Killer Robot" software tests

Article 8 - Silicon Techtronics employee admits faking software tests

Article 9 - A conversation with Dr Harry Yoder