Artificial personality

Artificial personalities (AP) are a form of human-robot interface common in the pre-War world, usually taking the form of a synthetic human-like personality acting as an intermediary between a human operator and a computer or robot's operating system. Although frequently confused with artificial intelligence, due to the refinement of the software, there is no intelligence in a personality.

Overview
Used for both robotics and stationary computers, artificial personalities provide a convenient and speedy way for humans to interact with robots. The personality includes a sophisticated voice synthesis and recognition platform, allowing it to effectively speak with humans using any programmed language and vernacular ranging from utilitarian, halting sentences (Protectrons, industrial Mr Handy models, most combat robotics) to fluid exchanges using complex grammar structures and advanced vocabulary.

Furthermore, certain robot models include a variety of personalities   that can be hot swapped while the robot is running using a master terminal.

The technology used for creating synthetic personalities can be unreliable, however. If care is not taken, flawed logic can cause deterioration over the years and emergence of undesirable traits and poor performance on part of the unit.

While a base artificial personality doesn't resemble true artificial intelligence, an artificial personality can be an excellent basis for creating a rudimentary AI, such as with the case of Curie who's base artificial personality was built upon over the years by the three scientists trapped in Vault 81 until she began to think for herself and develop what could be described as feelings. The advanced AP of Curie can be further developed once her personality is implanted into a synth body to accurately articulate and experience emotion.

Generics

 * Assaultron
 * Mister Handy
 * Mister Gutsy
 * Protectron
 * Securitron