Pamphleteer, aka "Little Brother," is a propaganda
robot which distributes subersive literature. Pamphleteer is designed
to bypass the social conditioning that inhibits activists' ability
to distribute propaganda by capitalizing on the aesthetics of cuteness.
The robot's form references a tradition of robot aesthetics developed
in science fiction and popular media.
"Studies have shown that
people are more likely to accept literature from a robot than a
human activist."
- IAA Research
Study: Pamphleteer: A Propaganda
Robot for Cultural Resistance (Engligh
| German)
This paper presents research findings based on performance evaluation
of Pamphleteer, a propaganda robot which automates the often dangerous
practice of distributing subversive literature to the public. In
field tests, Pamphleteer consistently out-performed human activists
in quantity, scope, and efficiency, and also scored significantly
higher on the cuteness - obnoxious scale (COS).
Little Brother Gets Busted
In this lively and engaging tale, a naive young robot runs afoul
of the law - and wacky hijinks ensue! Through the trials and tribulations
of our protagonist, we discover the nuances of U.S. drug enforcement
policy and learn valuable lessons including proper procedures for
handling police interrogations and hiding contraband in one's anal
cavity. Stars "Little Brother" (widely acclaimed robotic
spokesman for the Institute for Applied Autonomy) with an international
cast. Originally released as a filmstrip,
2001, Filmstrip, Color, Approx. 8 minutes
