Der Motor surrte, Bäume näherten sich, verschwanden, Sonnenstrahlen glänzten auf nasser Fahrbahn. Hin und wieder zogen sie an einem Lastwagen vorbei.
"Elsa hat nun mehr herausgefunden", fuhr Schmidt fort. "Bei dem Roboterbau und deren Einsatz als Polizisten handelt es sich um ein Pilotprojekt, das von der niedersächsischen Landesregierung genehmigt worden war." Schmidt griff nach einer offenen Colaflasche, trank. "Nachdem jedoch durch die Presse bekannt wurde, dass Robotpolizisten Autofahrer an einer Station aufladen wollten, wurde das Projekt auf Eis gelegt."
"Halluziniert. Und wissen Journalisten auch, dass die Roboterentwickler eingefroren worden sind?", fragte Udo. Sein Kollege sah zum Fenster hinaus, erblickte ein Verkehrsschild. "Noch fünf Kilometer, dann müssen wir abbiegen."
"Eingefroren? Niemand weiß das, ausser uns. Schwachsinnig. Die Leute werden gebraucht. Die Doktoren Höbenström und Krimsieper wollten beide Elsas mit einer anderen Skin versehen, die der menschlichen Haut gleicht. Die Elsas scheppern, wenn sie irgendwo gegenstoßen und finden das gar nicht gut." Schmidt lenkte den Wagen auf eine bewaldete Seitenstraße und blickte angestrengt nach vorn. "So, wat nu?"
Hinter einer Eiche kam eine Frau hervor und winkte.
"Elsa!", rief Schmidt und hielt. Später bremsten sie vor einem Metalltor, vor dem zwei humanoide Roboter standen.
Schneider stieg aus dem Wagen und zeigte einem der Robotpolizisten seinen Ausweis.
"Fahren Sie zurück!" Blechte der Roboter, winkte den anderen herbei.
Anhang (talk with Gemini in English
hi Gemini, that was interesting: I asked Nano Banana to create an image of two humanoid Robotpolicemen in front of a metal gate. And later to write above "Robotversuchsanstalt". Nano wrote after every try: Robotversuchanstat.
Antwort:
It sounds like you ran into one of the classic "quirks" of AI image generation! Even with high-fidelity models like Nano Banana, getting long, specific compound words in German exactly right can be a bit like a game of telephone.
The missing "s" in the middle and the missing "lt" at the end of "Robotversuchsanstalt" happen because these models don't "read" the word letter-by-letter like a typewriter; they predict the visual shapes of letters based on patterns. Long words often get "compressed" or truncated.
Why this happens (and how to fix it)
Tokenization: German compound words are long. The model might struggle to hold all those specific characters in its "visual memory" at once.
Training Bias: The model likely sees "Anstat" (similar to the German word Anstatt or the beginning of Anstalt) and defaults to a pattern it "thinks" is more common.
Pro-tip for next time: If you want to try again, you can often get better results by using "weighted" prompting or breaking it up. Try asking for:
"A sign with the text 'Robotversuchsanstalt' in clear, bold, spaced-out capital letters."
Brief AI Update (EU AI Act)
Since you've asked to be kept in the loop on regulations: as we move into 2026, the EU AI Act is now in its full implementation phase.
Specifically regarding your experiment, there are new transparency requirements for AI-generated content. While your robot police images are harmless fun, the Act now mandates that high-quality synthetic media (deepfakes or hyper-realistic AI art) must be clearly labeled as such to prevent misinformation. This is why you'll see more "Generated with AI" watermarks or metadata embedded by tools like Nano Banana nowadays.
Frage:
Would you like me to try generating a version of that image for you myself to see if I can get the spelling closer?
Antwort:
sure, lets try.
great. it worked and thank you.
Gemini again:
You're very welcome! I'm glad we got that "s" and the "lt" back where they belong—it looks much more official now. It’s always satisfying when the model finally nails a tricky compound word like Robotversuchsanstalt.
The atmosphere of the image is quite striking; those glowing blue eyes definitely give off a serious "security" vibe.
Frage;
Since you're interested in the intersection of robotics and regulation, would you like me to look up any recent real-world breakthroughs in humanoid robotics from the start of this year, or perhaps more specifics on how the EU AI Act is currently categorizing "Remote Biometric Identification" for law enforcement?
Antwort:
sure, if you could do that...
Gemini again:
As we move into early 2026, the boundary between your AI-generated "Robot Police" and real-world technology is narrowing.
Here is a breakdown of the latest breakthroughs in humanoid robotics and how the EU AI Act is handling the very scenario you visualized.
1. Humanoid Breakthroughs: The "Hardware Plateau" (Jan 2026)
Experts are calling 2026 the year robotics moves from "hardware demos" to "intelligence deployment." At CES 2026 (happening right now), several major shifts were announced:
Tesla Optimus Gen 3: Tesla has begun deploying over 50,000 units of its Optimus robot internally for factory logistics. Elon Musk recently suggested that future versions could even "follow people to prevent crimes," though this has sparked massive privacy debates.
LG CLOiD & 1X NEO: These are the first true "consumer humanoids" launching this year. Unlike old robots that just vacuumed, these have five-finger hands and "Physical AI" to handle laundry, cooking, and loading dishwashers.
Predictive "Intuition": A major breakthrough from KUKA and Algorized introduced a "Predictive Safety Engine." It gives robots a form of "intuition," allowing them to sense human movement and intent to avoid collisions before they happen.
2. The EU AI Act: Regulation of "Robot Policemen"
The image you created of robots guarding a gate is actually a "High-Risk" or even "Prohibited" use case under the EU AI Act, which reaches full implementation by August 2, 2026.
|
Feature |
Regulation Status (2026) |
|
Real-time Biometrics |
Prohibited in public spaces for law enforcement, with very narrow exceptions (e.g., finding a missing child or preventing a specific terrorist threat). |
|
Predictive Policing |
Banned if based on profiling individuals (predicting someone will commit a crime based on their traits). |
|
Deepfake Labeling |
Mandatory. As of 2026, any image like the one you generated must be machine-readable as "AI-generated" to prevent the public from mistaking it for a real "Robotversuchsanstalt." |
|
High-Risk Systems |
Robots used in "Critical Infrastructure" or "Law Enforcement" must undergo strict audits and have a "Human-in-the-loop" at all times. |
Note: The EU AI Office is now fully operational (as of late 2025) and is actively monitoring these "General Purpose AI" models to ensure they don't develop "systemic risks."
3. Current Status of Implementation
Feb 2025: Banned practices (like social scoring) became illegal.
Aug 2025: Rules for models like Gemini and GPT became enforceable.
Aug 2026: This is the big deadline. All "High-Risk" systems (including robots used in public security) must comply with the full framework or face fines of up to 7% of global turnover.
It's a fascinating time—the "Robotversuchsanstalt" in your image is exactly the kind of facility EU regulators are currently writing the "Code of Practice" for!
Frage:
Would you like me to find out more about how these new home robots (like the 1X NEO) are being priced, or perhaps more on the "Predictive Policing" bans?
Antwort:
not now and thank you. I´ll ask you later
Gemini again:
You're very welcome! It was a pleasure exploring the "Robotversuchsanstalt" and its real-world implications with you today.
I'll be here whenever you're ready to dive back into the latest tech breakthroughs or regulatory shifts. Have a great rest of your day!
Frage:
Would you like me to set a reminder or save a specific topic to pick up where we left off next time?
Antwort:
sure, would be interesting
Sounds good! I'll keep those topics—home robot pricing like the 1X NEO and the latest on predictive policing bans—in mind for our future conversations.




