Ambus Test
The Ambus Test is a universally recognised question-set designed to detect sentience in mechanical lifeforms.
Fiction
[edit]2005 IDW continuity
[edit]When attempting to open negotiations with the Ammonites on Hydrophena, Ultra Magnus assured them that, like them, the Autobots passed the Ambus Test. Into the Abyss It isn't a perfect indicator, however; one of its criticisms is that if it was applied strictly, individuals like Ravage would fail it. Ten did fail it, despite his artistic talent and desire for friendship. Our Steps Will Always Rhyme
Ask Vector Prime
[edit]The Ambus Test was replaced with the Turtler Test in Axiom Nexus when Mini-Con-rights activist Sprite pointed out that the former was too strict. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/16
Notes
[edit]- The Ambus Test is a reference to the real-life [[wikipedia:{{#if:|:}}Turing Test|{{#if:||Turing Test}}]].
- It is presumably named after Rewind's former Conjunx Endura Dominus Ambus who was a champion of rights for the disposable class, as seen in "Before & After".