MEET THE FAMILY

Wilson invited Nërp into the living room so he could introduce him to the family – the android shuffled slowly and uncertainly into the room and smiled.

Wilson announced, 'Everyone – this is Nërp! Nërp, meet everyone!' in a cheerful, hearty voice.

Those members of the Welcoming Committee who had ever watched Robot Wars or Robocop – or remembered Wilson's previous robot – grew visibly nervous...