If nothing else, those who find some novelty in them may at least be willing to offer something. Any sort of advancement catches interest in some circles when it comes to technology.

[Just going to be sitting by the door of the misty enclosure-]

I have made some progress on it, and another acquaintance certainly gave me a few ideas for added functions. I do still need some help in working bugs out of the AI I am trying to develop for it in a 'free roam' setting.