“A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.2. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law”.
A Zeroth law was revealed after the initial three stating that: A robot may not injure humanity, or, through inaction, allow humanity to come to harm. However, this law was formed after the first 3, likely due to a loophole in the initial laws". My notes (Actually the zero Law was made by R. Daneel Olivaw, A robot. And Detective Elijah Baley’s partner.
After stating in yesterday’s strip that a coffee can would be too small for the head, Calvin apparently used one, anyway. Unless it was a big bulk can of baked beans or something (and I can see Calvin raiding the pantry, opening up a big can and dumping the contents).I like Dad’s final comment.
codycab 20 days ago
Dad burn!
dadthedawg Premium Member 20 days ago
Just another dad joke…..
Blu Bunny 20 days ago
Tinker toys meet erector set.
SHIVA 20 days ago
And his usual smart mouth!!!
Spacehog 20 days ago
It is weird for saying this but it is a cute robot
snsurone76 20 days ago
You’re all heart, Dad! /s
snsurone76 20 days ago
And I’m sure Calvin’s bed is STILL unmade!
Johnny Q Premium Member 20 days ago
Some people used Tinker Toys to build a computer that could play Tic-Tac-Toe!
The dude from FL Premium Member 20 days ago
Explains no little sister or brother
Prescott_Philosopher 20 days ago
I presume you need a successful, working concept/machine to even apply for a patent.
orinoco womble 20 days ago
Look at Dad in panel 3. For one brief moment he wondered if Calvin would come up with a viable concept.
jvo 20 days ago
Dad knows Calvin all too well to believe that, but I bet he’s interested in how Mum will respond to Calvin’s ‘work’ :p
californiamonty 20 days ago
I see Tinkertoys! Hasbro now owns them, but I can’t recall the last time I saw Tinkertoys “in the wild”.
Calvinist1966 20 days ago
Calvin: I’m inventing a robot.
Dad: You’ve invented a robot?
Calvin’s Dad shows a good sense of ironic humour but he has no sense of the past and present verbs.
incognito 20 days ago
Isaac Asimov’s Laws of Robotics.
“A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.2. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law”.
A Zeroth law was revealed after the initial three stating that: A robot may not injure humanity, or, through inaction, allow humanity to come to harm. However, this law was formed after the first 3, likely due to a loophole in the initial laws". My notes (Actually the zero Law was made by R. Daneel Olivaw, A robot. And Detective Elijah Baley’s partner.
Kimmies01 20 days ago
I’m just glad Calvin’s dad took an interest in his sons achievement.
The Reader Premium Member 20 days ago
Internal logic fault!
tremaine53 20 days ago
Is this the only hint we ever get that Dad is a patent attorney?
SquidGamerGal 19 days ago
Umm… Where’s the power source? Where’s all the wiring and circuitry?
BJDucer 19 days ago
At least Calvin’s dad did not discourage his efforts!
mindjob 19 days ago
A robot without a purpose might as well be a scarecrow
gozirra2 Premium Member 19 days ago
Love how Calvin appears to be breaking the 4th wall in last panel.
gozirra2 Premium Member 19 days ago
Hey Calvin, mention to dad after his last comment, “Well it helped you and mom to build character”!
rockyridge1977 19 days ago
I am your father……..!!!!!!
gantech 19 days ago
One other design flaw, Calvin…how will it make the bed without opposing digits?
fjc007 19 days ago
All I need now is a living brain…
kab2rb 19 days ago
At least Calvin is learning, dad give him some credit.
baskate_2000 19 days ago
Amen!
Count Olaf Premium Member 19 days ago
Just tell him “We should apply metrics that include holding ourselves to deadlines around time”.
g04922 19 days ago
LOL… Dad is hoot.
Niko S 19 days ago
Funny stuff dad.
bwoodruf Premium Member 19 days ago
God love tinker toys.
Spence12 Premium Member 19 days ago
I can’t remember seeing his dad take such an interest in his creative pursuits before. Of course, he discourages a minute later.
rshive 19 days ago
History repeats itself, Calvin.
sandpiper 19 days ago
Dad is a bit glib. It will come back on him later. Liked Ca’s reply. He’s getting it.
John Jorgensen 19 days ago
So Calvin’s dad is a patent lawyer?
mousefumanchu Premium Member 19 days ago
First thought, Calvin will probably grow up to become a politician.
wiley207 19 days ago
It needs computer chips and servos now…
kathleenhicks62 19 days ago
I wonder if Calvin will ever understand the world?
lnrokr55 19 days ago
Man, I miss tinker toys, I could use another set ! ;-)
DKHenderson 19 days ago
After stating in yesterday’s strip that a coffee can would be too small for the head, Calvin apparently used one, anyway. Unless it was a big bulk can of baked beans or something (and I can see Calvin raiding the pantry, opening up a big can and dumping the contents).I like Dad’s final comment.
Bilan 19 days ago
Calvin, think about it. If you invented a robot that does what people want, you’d be history.
PaulLeckner 19 days ago
Calvin got a harsh dose of reality.
Strawberry King 19 days ago
Harsh, Dad! XD
beharford 4 days ago
Mattel Tog’ls made the best robots!