Ambus Test

The Ambus Test is a standard of sentience from the IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

The Ambus Test is a universally recognised question-set designed to detect sentience in mechanical lifeforms.

Fiction

IDW Generation 1 continuity

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

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

Notes

• The Ambus Test is a reference to the real-life 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".