Robotcore

Robotcore is an aesthetic utilizing the more technical and complex elements of Electronic aesthetics, with people using them to express their fascination of these ideas and motifs. This aesthetic is sometimes used to personify and add anthropomorphic qualities to robots, computers, and AI. The aesthetic is based on futurism and robots; it is a glimpse into a world where robots dominate and rule the world, how their society would function, and how it would look. The aesthetic puts heavy emphasis on robots as the name suggests, however it is more than just robots; it's the tech and the parts and the idea of robot sentience, and the colors and civilization they create.
==History==
Robotcore is centered around, as its name suggests, robots; their roots trace back to the late 1930's and 1940's where innovators invested and worked on the first automation machines. Over time with the attention of robots, the machines gained attention being nicknamed "robots", a term that originated from a Czech play named R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots). The advancements of coding, technology, and robots in general helped contribute to playing a part in boosting the popularity of these machines. Ever since the '60s, many people have opposed the idea of the existence of robots; some people even fear them, often being concerned about having their jobs taken over, therefore decreasing their income. These people still exist and express their beliefs to this day, especially in regards to many developments in technology that allow robots to perform a variety of tasks (some of which have brought up ethical concerns around the world). People who create and build robots are known as innovators; they ended up leading new generations to become fascinated with robots of all kinds. 
Robotcore is the aesthetic name for a community filled to the brim with the aforementioned new generations of people, most of whom don't have the skills or degree to work on professional robots but still want to be involved in the robotics world in some shape or form. People who identify with the Robotcore aesthetic often relate to robots, doing activities such as listening to electronic music or going even as far as to act and/or present as one. Like Fairycore, the aesthetic is popular with botkin.
 The aesthetic is a very underground community, however it has split itself up into various aesthetics. Such communities tend to roam on sites like Tumblr, Pinterest, and other image-sharing platforms.
==Philosophy==
Robotcore comes with interesting beliefs; some describe Robotcore as a sense of escapism from reality and the burdens of being a human. Being in this aesthetic allows people to express themselves as if they were more mechanical. They believe robots aren't so bad and are actually kinda nice to have; the fear of a robot takeover doesn't gloss their minds as they post online or express themselves. https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/robotcore?sort=top— Some even hope for a robot takeover and/or express wishing to be a robot (or even identifying somewhat as one) which is commonly prevalent in Robotcore music and moodboards.
==Criticism==
The existence of Robotcore also has ethical questions and values like praising and admiring a world where robots are sentient beings. In a fictional world where sentient robots exist, they may be depicted as being more stronger and more capable than a human. If sentient, they may want more power leading to our demise. People criticize scientists and Robotcore participants for idolizing this matter.
==Visuals==
The visuals of Robotcore are similar to other Electronic aesthetics, though it is also considered a futuristic aesthetic. The reality is it is a combination of both elements with a main theme of robots, A.I, tech, and computers.https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=robotcore&rs=sitelinks_searchbox
*Circuit boards and/or robot parts
*Code and coding software
*Robots, AI, and androids
*Robotic and/or futuristic technology such as weapons, buildings, and/or landscapes
*Very bright neon lights and signs
*Other futuristic elements commonly portrayed in media
==Media==
=== Film ===
*Archive (2020)
*I, Robot (2004)
*Robots (2005)
*WALL-E (2008)
*Robocop (1987)
*A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
*M3GAN (2022)
*Transformers franchise
=== Television ===
*My Life as a Teenage Robot (2002-2006)
*Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? (2002-2003)
*Robotboy (2005-2008)
*Robotomy (2010-2011)
*Rolie Polie Olie (1998-2004)
*I Am Frankie (2017-2018)
=== Webfiction ===
*Murder Drones (2021-present)
=== Video Games ===
*WALL-E (Wii) - Heavy Iron Studios/Walt Disney Interactive
*Geth in Mass Effect - Bioware/EA
*Stellaris: Synthetic Dawn DLC - Paradox Interactive
*Mega Man franchise - Capcom
*Portal franchise - Valve
=== Webfiction ===
* Orion's Arm (2000-present)
* Homestuck (2009-2016)
=== Music ===
*Runaway D - deathgrips 
*Geocities - Lemon Demon
*Leni - Crystal Castles
*Operating Ease - solvent
*03-rapid_data_transfer - Oliver Buckland
*Lucky Lady - Ryo Kawasaki
*Credits - Frums
*I Wanna Be Software - Grimes
*Artificial - Daughtry
*Time Is Up - Poppy
*Hard Feelings - Poppy
*We Appreciate Power - Grimes & HANA
*I Wanna Be A Machine - The Living Tombstone
==Activities==
Activities for Robotcore people may include:
*Coding
*Cosplaying as robot and/or android characters
*Making and/or tinkering with robots and their parts
*Designing Robotsonashttps://www.tumblr.com/tagged/robotsona?sort=top
*Acting like a robot
==Gallery==
File:Robotcore AI bubble .jpeg|A robot holding their palm out in front of a bubble
File:Glitching coding robotcore.gif
File:Robotcore 9images comp.jpg|A moodboard based on the aesthetic.
File:Robotcore Moodboard 1.png|Another moodboard based on the aesthetic.
File:Robotcore cosplayer.jpg|A Robotcore cosplayer.
==References==
Category:Futuristic
Category:Electronic
Category:Mutes
Category:Grey
Category:Core Suffix
Category:Blue