This document discusses machines that are able to communicate and translate the physical world. It mentions several bots like @mashomatic, @acoluthon, and @ElectricBarthes. It also discusses how everyday objects will have expressive elements like sound, light, and movement. The document advocates for respecting the constraints and demands of non-human machines and protocols when soliciting their assistance. It references works like a model of a Turing machine, Anna Coluthon, and the Electric Barthes Flarf Scarf.