Difference between revisions of "Positronic brain"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
== Positronic Brains in Star Trek == | == Positronic Brains in Star Trek == | ||
In [[Star Trek]], androids such as [[Data]] have positronic brains. | In [[Star Trek]], androids such as [[Data]] have positronic brains. Doctor [[Noonien Soong]] is the only person in the Star Trek setting known to be capable of constructing a successful positronic brain. | ||
[[Category:Star Trek]] | [[Category:Star Trek]] | ||
[[Category:ST Technology]] | [[Category:ST Technology]] | ||
Revision as of 19:21, 4 August 2008
A positronic brain is a central processor designed to provide consciousness to a robot or android.
The term was invented by science fiction author Issac Asimov, referring to an "iridium sponge" that could be programmed with philosophical ideas.
Positronic Brains in Star Trek
In Star Trek, androids such as Data have positronic brains. Doctor Noonien Soong is the only person in the Star Trek setting known to be capable of constructing a successful positronic brain.