“Our humanoid helper is currently in ‘aggressive observation mode,’ which is a feature, not a bug. This helps to build character in the user,” explained CEO Chip Solder, wiping sticky citrus residue from his expensive suit.

“If the robots don’t always give an good view of commercial deployment, they certainly show where our parent company is headed.”

Convention center IT technician Benny Reboot attempted to reset the unit’s power cable behind the flashy booth. The robot responded by emitting a low, judgmental hum and clamping its pincer onto Reboot’s lanyard. It refused to release him until he verbally complimented its chassis, dragging him three feet across the scratchy industrial carpet in the process.

At press time, another prototype was seen chasing a venture capitalist through the food court, aggressively attempting to feed him grapes while he tried to take a conference call.

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