stay curious

cu·ri·ous (kyoor-ee-uhs) adj. 1. Eager to learn more: curious investigators; a trapdoor that made me curious. 2. Unduly inquisitive; prying. 3. Arousing interest because of novelty or strangeness: a curious fact. 4. Archaic a. Accomplished with skill or ingenuity. b. Extremely careful; scrupulous. [Indie Personified Mars Rover Curiosity RP blog FC: Josh Dallas and Ben Haggerty]

[rovercuriosity]

The bot took a moment before understanding the purpose behind the gesture. He took the scientist’s hand and shook it, all while remembering pressure control and why it was a bad idea to use more than the necessary amount. "My name is Curiosity... until the team decides on something more human."

[gamma-accident-deactivated20130]

Pushing down the automatic sense of worry Bruce had to force his smile back into place. He’d met bots, even items, that had somehow gained human form - this could very well be a case of that. “I think Curiosity is just fine,” he said, the pieces not quite clicking into place just yet. “It suits you.”

[rovercuriosity]

  "Ms. Clara would be pleased," he answered with a small smile, still learning how expressions correlated with social interaction. "Her suggestion was picked because with it I was given a purpose beyond my mission."

[janetphd]

Portuguese translation by Janet Sternberg of the “Curiosity” essay written by Clara T. Ma, winner of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory naming contest.

Tradução em português por Janet Sternberg do ensaio “Curiosidade” escrito por Clara T. Ma, vencedora do concurso de nomeação do Mars Science Laboratory da NASA.

[rovercuriosity]

“I am a fast learner, I am told, but I will trust your judgement.”

[gotchastark-deactivated20130630]

“Have you heard of the Chitauri attack in New York? A year ago..”

[rovercuriosity]

He had read about it. Researched it. "Yes, were you involved?"

[disembodiedjarvis]

“Sir has been forever harping on the advancement of AIs in general,” said JARVIS warmly, “though I was unaware I was a brainchild for you, Curiosity. It is even more of an honor to meet you.”

[rovercuriosity]

Curiosity tried to identify the odd new sensation in his circuits, but turned up only vague parameters that the programmers had put in place. that typically meant that he was supposed to learn and expand in that area until he could define it for himself. It was... exhaustive, to say the least.

"...likewise, JARVIS."

[the-red-corpse]

[astronemma]

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Drills Into 2nd Mars Rock

NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity has broken out its trusty drill again, pulling samples from deep within a Red Planet rock for the second time ever.

The 1-ton Curiosity rover bored 2.6 inches (6.6 centimeters) into a rock dubbed “Cumberland” on Sunday (May 19), NASA officials said. The resulting powdered sample will be delivered to the robot’s onboard science instruments in the coming days.

Curiosity first used its drill to collect samples back in February, boring into a nearby rock called “John Klein.” That operation revealed that ancient Mars was likely capable of supporting microbial life — a groundbreaking discovery that the mission team wants to confirm.

“The science team expects to use analysis of material from Cumberland to check findings from John Klein,” NASA officials wrote in a mission update Monday (May 20).

Read more: [x]

[rovercuriosity]

[Apologies for the mini hiatus that I didn't know I would end up taking.

I've got a better working computer now, so I should be on a little more often.]

[rovercuriosity]

"I am Curiosity, until they decide upon a new name for me," he replied, slowly withdrawing his hand. Along with pressure control is speed control. Just because he could do something fast, doesn’t mean he should, the one older female scientist had drilled into him. "Do you have another name?" he asked Dummy out of pure, well, curiosity.

[dummystark-archive-blog]

Dummy nodded in understanding. “I don’t. I took the name I had as a robot as my actual name.” He explained. “Even though I spell it differently now.” 

[rovercuriosity]

Curiosity mimicked Dummy's nod of understanding, not that he truly understood much. "Your programming is far more advanced than my own. Your creator must be more intelligent than the scientists..." he stated, not sure how to express his admiration for Dummy's understanding of human concepts such as names and spellings.

[rovercuriosity]

He let the man take the tablet from him, used to such actions and understanding that an adult was unlikely to cause damage to it. "Social and mental tests, currently," such as the one he was filing out on the tablet before the visitor appeared.

"The physical tests on the chassis were completed shortly after the start of the project. There has been talks of a more rigorous physical test in the future to pacify stock holders," Curiosity rattled off, unaware that it may not be the best idea to tell a complete stranger about the project.

[fromaboxofscraps-deactivated201]

“What kind of project are you doing—“ Pausing, Tony furrowed his eyebrows before setting down the tablet that showed a bunch of questions that his companion only just started filling out. “You never told me your name. What is it?”

Leaning back, Tony stuck his thumbs in his pockets and gently tapped his fingers along his upper thighs as Curiosity rambled on about the kind of tests he was being put through by scientists. Somewhere, Tony wondered if this was truly humane or not.

[rovercuriosity]

"I have not been given a legal name and surname yet. The scientists still address me as Curiosity," the bot answered and picked up the tablet. He tapped on it a few times to leave the application and put the computer in hibernation.

He looked the genius in the eyes, recalling the lessons of social interaction he'd been through. "I am the project. My creators did not wish to completely terminate my existence when I returned from my mission."

[rovercuriosity]

"The astrophysicist?" he asked, going through the list of scientists he had been introduced to. "No. I don't think she has much reason to be involved in a project consisting of mostly mechanics and computer technology. Does she have any experience with advanced AIs?"

[lostmatches]

“No, not really. The only AI she’s ever interacted with is the one in Stark Tower, but I heard somewhere she was working on the project in some way,” she replied, frowning slightly.

[rovercuriosity]

"As an astrophysicist, she is most likely involved with the theoretical side of this project. There was much data collected before the start of this project that still requires studying," he offered. All the pictures he took and data samples he recorded. Several years worth of data he'd spent day and night collecting.

[rovercuriosity]

astarkrogers started following you

Curiosity looked up from tablet to the new human. He noted that she didn’t hold herself or dress like the scientists. "Are you looking for something?"

[lostmatches]

“Yeah, actually I am.” Ashtyn nodded, giving the man a smile. “I don’t suppose a Jane Foster works on this project?” she asked.

[rovercuriosity]

"The astrophysicist?" he asked, going through the list of scientists he had been introduced to. "No. I don't think she has much reason to be involved in a project consisting of mostly mechanics and computer technology. Does she have any experience with advanced AIs?"

[rovercuriosity]

Taking a moment to compute the significance of the gesture, Curiosity hesitantly reached out and grabbed Dummy’s hand. Carefully, as the scientists had been schooling him in pressure control, he mimicked the greeting he had only seen others preform before.

[dummystark-archive-blog]

Dummy smiled up at him and shook his hand gently. “I’m Dummy.” He said, introducing himself. He could feel how careful he was being, making Dummy remember how careful he’d been at first with any human he came into contact with.

[rovercuriosity]

"I am Curiosity, until they decide upon a new name for me," he replied, slowly withdrawing his hand. Along with pressure control is speed control. Just because he could do something fast, doesn't mean he should, the one older female scientist had drilled into him. "Do you have another name?" he asked Dummy out of pure, well, curiosity.

[rovercuriosity]

gamma-accident started following you

"Are you a new scientist?" Curiosity asked the human. "The others did not mention a new member."

[gamma-accident-deactivated20130]

“Uh, no, I haven’t taken on any group projects so probably not.” He smiled, slightly hesitant, and held out a hand. “I’m Bruce Banner. And you are?”

[rovercuriosity]

The bot took a moment before understanding the purpose behind the gesture. He took the scientist's hand and shook it, all while remembering pressure control and why it was a bad idea to use more than the necessary amount. "My name is Curiosity... until the team decides on something more human."

[rovercuriosity]

"Earth Season. I have not been back long enough to see one, but I have been told that they are visually superior to the rest."

[gotchastark-deactivated20130630]

“I know, I’ve chose it because of that. I mean— not exactly, but you wouldn’t understand. It’s a bit hard to explain.”

[rovercuriosity]

"I am a fast learner, I am told, but I will trust your judgement."

[rovercuriosity]

"Curiosity. I am here with the scientists for their presentation to Mr. Stark," the bot replied, still trying to locate the source of the voice.

[disembodiedjarvis]

“I am JARVIS,” said the AI, “it is a pleasure to meet you, Curiosity. I see you look a bis disoriented; no need to fear. My speakers are scattered through the Tower.”

[rovercuriosity]

The bot stopped looking around and took a moment to compute the information. "You are Mr. Stark's AI. I have been told much about you and your creator. You were the inspiration for the team to start this project." 'This project' being the entirety of Curiosity's new existence. "Thank you."

[physisblog]

Curiosity Rover making a mess of the surface on Mars.

[rovercuriosity]

"The scientists," Curiosity replied as if it should explain everything. He looked up from the device and stared at the man. "But you have expressed ignorance towards them and the testing. This leads to the conclusion that you are not a new scientist joining the project."

[fromaboxofscraps-deactivated201]

“No, sorry to disappoint.” Walking up to him, Tony tapped at the screen in his hands once or twice to see what exactly his companion had been working on before he tugged the tablet out of his hands and set it in his own arms. “What kind of tests are we talking about here?”

[rovercuriosity]

He let the man take the tablet from him, used to such actions and understanding that an adult was unlikely to cause damage to it. "Social and mental tests, currently," such as the one he was filing out on the tablet before the visitor appeared.

"The physical tests on the chassis were completed shortly after the start of the project. There has been talks of a more rigorous physical test in the future to pacify stock holders," Curiosity rattled off, unaware that it may not be the best idea to tell a complete stranger about the project.