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> Why would they be restricting battery-powered devices for a steam-powered robot? Is that just a general guideline for all robots?
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Indeed it is, seeing as artificial intelligences exist as electronic consciousnesses, they need to strictly monitor any electrical readings coming or going. Plus, as in the case with Joan, some prisoners may not be operating at full power for safety reasons, and they don't want them getting energized in some way. Easiest to just restrict all electronic devices altogether.
> I suppose that means Yuki can't visit, though in her case that might be a good thing. She might be tempted to do something drastic.
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As these prisoners are being held in accordance with the guidelines of the American justice system, and are being held for violations of criminal law that apply to humans as well, it would probably be a bad thing for a Legionnaire to do something "drastic".
> This also illustrates a point I made about why Anna is restricted to living at the Lair Mansion. Outside it she has no real rights of her own.
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Very true. Of course, that also goes for all RoboAmericans, and yet they live their lives out there every day among the rest of society. Quite heroic, actually.
