<br /> <p>Hal-9000, the world’s most useless machine, made its debut at GeekCon 2016.</p><p>Based off the construction of the Al machine (AKA "leave-me-alone box), the Hal-9000 goes one step further to ensure the sheer pointlessness of this technology. With a microphone input, audio devices, and even a round lamp for a realistic eye effect, the silly construction of the Hal-9000 was a treat at GeekCon 2016. Credit: Rafael Mizrahi via Storyful</p><br />
