The acubot was a compact octopoid marvel that used the resiliency of eight small minds to guide each needled limb independently while coordinating a treatment plan with a central core. As the light prick of the needles found homes, Tesla flexed her fingers against the soft cotton sheet, breathing through the pain while she waited for the acupuncture effects to kick in. Most days, acubot time was a sanctioned opportunity for a nap.
