diff --git a/Assets/Buildings.json b/Assets/Buildings.json
index 766bf82..cfed5e7 100644
--- a/Assets/Buildings.json
+++ b/Assets/Buildings.json
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
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         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/SteamGeneratorv1.png",
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         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Buildings/Glassblower.png",
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     }
-]
+]
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diff --git a/Assets/Recipes.json b/Assets/Recipes.json
index ce3f8b8..63fc778 100644
--- a/Assets/Recipes.json
+++ b/Assets/Recipes.json
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
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         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Resources/IronSymbol.png",
         "research": "iron_smelting",
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         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Resources/TinSymbol.png",
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         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Resources/MushroomSymbol.png",
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         "workstation": "",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Resources/SpiderSilkSymbol.png",
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         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Resources/CoalSymbol.png",
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-        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/TinIngotSymbol.png",
-        "research": "tin_working",
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+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/RopeSymbol.png",
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-        "research": "bronze_robotics",
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-        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronRobotSymbol.png",
-        "research": "iron_robotics",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/TinPlateSymbol.png",
+        "research": "metalworking",
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+        "stacksize": 99
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "copper_gear",
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+                "item": "copper_ingot",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
+        "output": {
+            "item": "copper_gear",
+            "amount": 1
+        },
+        "workstation": "anvil",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/CopperGearSymbol.png",
+        "research": "metalworking",
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+        "stacksize": 99
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "tin_gear",
+        "inputs": [
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+                "item": "tin_ingot",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
+        "output": {
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+            "amount": 1
+        },
+        "workstation": "anvil",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/TinGearSymbol.png",
+        "research": "metalworking",
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         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/GlassSymbol.png",
         "research": "glass_work",
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+        "stacksize": 99
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "glass_bottles",
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+                "item": "glass",
+                "amount": 2
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "coal",
+                "amount": 1
+            }
+        ],
+        "output": {
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+        },
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+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/GlassBottleSymbol.png",
+        "research": "glass_work",
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-        "workstation": "anvil",
-        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronRodSymbol.png",
-        "research": "iron_machining",
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         "research": "basic_electricity",
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         "research": "basic_electricity",
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     },
     {
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+        "id": "steam",
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+                "item": "water",
+                "amount": 2
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "coal",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
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+            "amount": 1
+        },
+        "workstation": "steam_generator_v1",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/SteamSymbol.png",
+        "research": "basic_electricity",
+        "crafttime": 4.0,
+        "stacksize": 99
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "bronze_ingot",
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+                "item": "tin_ingot",
+                "amount": 1
+            },
             {
                 "item": "copper_ingot",
+                "amount": 2
+            },
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+                "item": "coal",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
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+            "amount": 1
+        },
+        "workstation": "furnace",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzeIngotSymbol.png",
+        "research": "bronze_smelting",
+        "crafttime": 7.5,
+        "stacksize": 99
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "bronze_rod",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "bronze_ingot",
                 "amount": 1
             }
         ],
         "output": {
-            "item": "copper_wire",
+            "item": "bronze_rod",
             "amount": 1
         },
         "workstation": "anvil",
-        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/CopperWireSymbol.png",
-        "research": "metalworking",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
-        "stacksize": 99
-    },
-    {
-        "id": "heating_element_v1",
-        "inputs": [
-            {
-                "item": "stone",
-                "amount": 4
-            }
-        ],
-        "output": {
-            "item": "heating_element_v1",
-            "amount": 1
-        },
-        "workstation": "workbench",
-        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/Heaterv1Symbol.png",
-        "research": "heat_control",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
-        "stacksize": 99
-    },
-    {
-        "id": "stone_plate",
-        "inputs": [
-            {
-                "item": "stone",
-                "amount": 3
-            }
-        ],
-        "output": {
-            "item": "stone_plate",
-            "amount": 1
-        },
-        "workstation": "workbench",
-        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/StonePlateSymbol.png",
-        "research": "basic_machines",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
-        "stacksize": 99
-    },
-    {
-        "id": "copper_plate",
-        "inputs": [
-            {
-                "item": "copper_ingot",
-                "amount": 2
-            }
-        ],
-        "output": {
-            "item": "copper_plate",
-            "amount": 1
-        },
-        "workstation": "anvil",
-        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/CopperPlateSymbol.png",
-        "research": "metalworking",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
-        "stacksize": 99
-    },
-    {
-        "id": "iron_plate",
-        "inputs": [
-            {
-                "item": "iron_ingot",
-                "amount": 2
-            }
-        ],
-        "output": {
-            "item": "iron_plate",
-            "amount": 1
-        },
-        "workstation": "anvil",
-        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronPlateSymbol.png",
-        "research": "iron_machining",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzeRodSymbol.png",
+        "research": "bronze_machining",
+        "crafttime": 4.8,
         "stacksize": 99
     },
     {
@@ -740,25 +562,101 @@
         "workstation": "anvil",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzePlateSymbol.png",
         "research": "bronze_machining",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 5.8,
         "stacksize": 99
     },
     {
-        "id": "tin_plate",
+        "id": "bronze_gear",
         "inputs": [
             {
-                "item": "tin_ingot",
+                "item": "bronze_ingot",
                 "amount": 2
             }
         ],
         "output": {
-            "item": "tin_plate",
+            "item": "bronze_gear",
             "amount": 1
         },
         "workstation": "anvil",
-        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/TinPlateSymbol.png",
-        "research": "metalworking",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzeGearSymbol.png",
+        "research": "bronze_machining",
+        "crafttime": 6.4,
+        "stacksize": 99
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "iron_ingot",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "iron_ore",
+                "amount": 3
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "coal",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
+        "output": {
+            "item": "iron_ingot",
+            "amount": 1
+        },
+        "workstation": "furnace",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronIngotSymbol.png",
+        "research": "iron_smelting",
+        "crafttime": 9.0,
+        "stacksize": 99
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "iron_rod",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "iron_ingot",
+                "amount": 1
+            }
+        ],
+        "output": {
+            "item": "iron_rod",
+            "amount": 1
+        },
+        "workstation": "anvil",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronRodSymbol.png",
+        "research": "iron_machining",
+        "crafttime": 5.8,
+        "stacksize": 99
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "iron_plate",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "iron_ingot",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
+        "output": {
+            "item": "iron_plate",
+            "amount": 1
+        },
+        "workstation": "anvil",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronPlateSymbol.png",
+        "research": "iron_machining",
+        "crafttime": 7.0,
+        "stacksize": 99
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "iron_gear",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "iron_ingot",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
+        "output": {
+            "item": "iron_gear",
+            "amount": 1
+        },
+        "workstation": "anvil",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronGearSymbol.png",
+        "research": "iron_machining",
+        "crafttime": 7.8,
         "stacksize": 99
     },
     {
@@ -784,7 +682,7 @@
         "workstation": "workbench",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/Batteryv2Symbol.png",
         "research": "advanced_power",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 11.0,
         "stacksize": 99
     },
     {
@@ -814,51 +712,153 @@
         "workstation": "anvil",
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/Dynamov2Symbol.png",
         "research": "advanced_power",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 15.0,
         "stacksize": 99
     },
     {
-        "id": "steam",
+        "id": "stone_robot",
         "inputs": [
             {
-                "item": "water",
-                "amount": 2
+                "item": "stone",
+                "amount": 6
             },
             {
-                "item": "coal",
+                "item": "rope",
+                "amount": 3
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "stone_gear",
                 "amount": 2
             }
         ],
         "output": {
-            "item": "steam",
+            "item": "stone_robot",
             "amount": 1
         },
-        "workstation": "steam_generator_v1",
-        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/SteamSymbol.png",
-        "research": "basic_electricity",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "workstation": "workbench",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/StoneRobotSymbol.png",
+        "research": "stone_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 8.0,
         "stacksize": 99
     },
     {
-        "id": "glass_bottles",
+        "id": "copper_robot",
         "inputs": [
             {
-                "item": "glass",
+                "item": "copper_plate",
                 "amount": 2
             },
             {
-                "item": "coal",
+                "item": "rope",
+                "amount": 3
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "copper_gear",
+                "amount": 2
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "battery_v1",
                 "amount": 1
             }
         ],
         "output": {
-            "item": "glass_bottles",
+            "item": "copper_robot",
             "amount": 1
         },
-        "workstation": "glassblower",
-        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/GlassBottleSymbol.png",
-        "research": "glass_work",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "workstation": "anvil",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/CopperRobotSymbol.png",
+        "research": "copper_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 13.0,
+        "stacksize": 99
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "tin_robot",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "tin_plate",
+                "amount": 2
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "rope",
+                "amount": 3
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "tin_gear",
+                "amount": 2
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "battery_v1",
+                "amount": 1
+            }
+        ],
+        "output": {
+            "item": "tin_robot",
+            "amount": 1
+        },
+        "workstation": "anvil",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/TinRobotSymbol.png",
+        "research": "copper_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 13.5,
+        "stacksize": 99
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "bronze_robot",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "bronze_plate",
+                "amount": 3
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "rope",
+                "amount": 4
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "bronze_gear",
+                "amount": 2
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "battery_v1",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
+        "output": {
+            "item": "bronze_robot",
+            "amount": 1
+        },
+        "workstation": "anvil",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzeRobotSymbol.png",
+        "research": "bronze_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 18.0,
+        "stacksize": 99
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "iron_robot",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "iron_plate",
+                "amount": 4
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "rope",
+                "amount": 6
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "iron_gear",
+                "amount": 3
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "battery_v2",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
+        "output": {
+            "item": "iron_robot",
+            "amount": 1
+        },
+        "workstation": "anvil",
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronRobotSymbol.png",
+        "research": "iron_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 25.0,
         "stacksize": 99
     }
-]
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Assets/Research.json b/Assets/Research.json
index 7b6b72e..8d88bb1 100644
--- a/Assets/Research.json
+++ b/Assets/Research.json
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "basics",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 4.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Research/StoneageSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "stoneage",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 5.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/StoneGearSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "stone_tools",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 7.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/StoneGearSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "basic_machines",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 8.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/Heaterv1Symbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "heat_control",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 9.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/GlassSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "basic_machines",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 6.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/StonePlateSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -123,9 +123,35 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "stone_tools",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 8.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/StoneRobotSymbol.png"
     },
+    {
+        "id": "joint_tuning",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "stone_gear",
+                "amount": 3
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "rope",
+                "amount": 4
+            }
+        ],
+        "research": "stone_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 10.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/StoneGearSymbol.png",
+        "effects": [
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_speed_bonus",
+                "value": 0.1
+            },
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_minimum_efficiency_bonus",
+                "value": 0.05
+            }
+        ]
+    },
     {
         "id": "copperage",
         "inputs": [
@@ -139,7 +165,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "heat_control",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 12.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Research/CopperageSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -155,7 +181,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "copperage",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 13.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/CopperIngotSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -171,7 +197,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "copper_smelting",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 14.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/TinIngotSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -191,7 +217,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "tin_working",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 16.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/CopperGearSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -211,7 +237,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "metalworking",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 15.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/RopeSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -235,7 +261,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "metalworking",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 18.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/Batteryv1Symbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -255,9 +281,69 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "basic_electricity",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 20.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/CopperRobotSymbol.png"
     },
+    {
+        "id": "efficient_actuators",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "battery_v1",
+                "amount": 1
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "copper_wire",
+                "amount": 6
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "copper_gear",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
+        "research": "copper_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 22.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/CopperWireSymbol.png",
+        "effects": [
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_energy_use_reduction",
+                "value": 0.12
+            },
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_speed_bonus",
+                "value": 0.08
+            }
+        ]
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "cooling_channels",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "copper_plate",
+                "amount": 3
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "water",
+                "amount": 6
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "heating_element_v1",
+                "amount": 1
+            }
+        ],
+        "research": "efficient_actuators",
+        "crafttime": 21.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Resources/WaterSymbol.png",
+        "effects": [
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_heat_gain_reduction",
+                "value": 0.15
+            },
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_cooling_bonus",
+                "value": 0.25
+            }
+        ]
+    },
     {
         "id": "bronzeage",
         "inputs": [
@@ -271,7 +357,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "basic_electricity",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 24.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Research/BronzeageSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -291,7 +377,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "bronzeage",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 26.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzeIngotSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -307,7 +393,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "bronze_smelting",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 29.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzeGearSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -323,7 +409,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "bronze_machining",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 27.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzePlateSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -343,9 +429,39 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "bronze_machining",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 32.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzeRobotSymbol.png"
     },
+    {
+        "id": "sealed_bearings",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "bronze_gear",
+                "amount": 3
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "bronze_plate",
+                "amount": 4
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "glass_bottles",
+                "amount": 2
+            }
+        ],
+        "research": "bronze_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 35.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/BronzeGearSymbol.png",
+        "effects": [
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_maintenance_loss_reduction",
+                "value": 0.2
+            },
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_minimum_efficiency_bonus",
+                "value": 0.08
+            }
+        ]
+    },
     {
         "id": "ironage",
         "inputs": [
@@ -363,7 +479,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "bronze_robotics",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 38.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Research/IronageSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -379,7 +495,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "ironage",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 40.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronIngotSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -395,7 +511,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "iron_smelting",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 44.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronGearSymbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -415,7 +531,7 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "iron_machining",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 48.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/Batteryv2Symbol.png"
     },
     {
@@ -435,7 +551,67 @@
             }
         ],
         "research": "advanced_power",
-        "crafttime": 1.0,
+        "crafttime": 54.0,
         "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronRobotSymbol.png"
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "regulated_power_cores",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "battery_v2",
+                "amount": 2
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "dynamo_v2",
+                "amount": 1
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "iron_rod",
+                "amount": 4
+            }
+        ],
+        "research": "iron_robotics",
+        "crafttime": 58.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/Batteryv2Symbol.png",
+        "effects": [
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_energy_use_reduction",
+                "value": 0.18
+            },
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_heat_gain_reduction",
+                "value": 0.12
+            }
+        ]
+    },
+    {
+        "id": "precision_drive_train",
+        "inputs": [
+            {
+                "item": "iron_gear",
+                "amount": 4
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "iron_plate",
+                "amount": 4
+            },
+            {
+                "item": "battery_v2",
+                "amount": 1
+            }
+        ],
+        "research": "regulated_power_cores",
+        "crafttime": 62.0,
+        "texture": "res://Assets/Images/Items/IronGearSymbol.png",
+        "effects": [
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_speed_bonus",
+                "value": 0.18
+            },
+            {
+                "stat": "robot_maintenance_loss_reduction",
+                "value": 0.12
+            }
+        ]
     }
-]
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Scripts/Core/GameData.cs b/Scripts/Core/GameData.cs
index 65cba23..b802502 100644
--- a/Scripts/Core/GameData.cs
+++ b/Scripts/Core/GameData.cs
@@ -15,12 +15,13 @@ public partial class GameData
     public static bool canMove = true;
     public static int maxRobotCount = 1000;
     public static List<Robot> robots = new List<Robot>();
-    public static float robotSpeed = 20f;
+    public static float robotSpeed = 10f;
     public static float tileWidth = 6;
     public static float tileHeight = 4;
     public static SortedDictionary<string, ItemData> availableItems = ResourceLoader.LoadItems();
     public static Dictionary<string, Research> availableResearch = ResourceLoader.LoadResearch();
     public static SurvivalState survival = new SurvivalState();
+    public static RobotStats robotStats = new RobotStats();
 
     public static Color primaryColor = new Color("#276ac2");
     public static Color lightColor = new Color("#7efff5");
diff --git a/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/Research.cs b/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/Research.cs
index 23bd0b0..e438eda 100644
--- a/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/Research.cs
+++ b/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/Research.cs
@@ -25,13 +25,20 @@ public class Research
         elapsedResearchTime += delta;
         if (elapsedResearchTime >= data.CraftTime)
         {
-            state = ResearchState.RESEARCHED;
+            Complete();
             return ResearchResult.FINISHED;
         }
-
         return ResearchResult.RESEARCHING;
     }
 
+    public void Complete()
+    {
+        if (state == ResearchState.RESEARCHED) return;
+
+        state = ResearchState.RESEARCHED;
+        GameData.robotStats.Apply(data.Effects);
+    }
+
     public static string GetReadableName(string input)
     {
         string noUnderscore = input.Replace("_", " ").ToLower();
diff --git a/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchData.cs b/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchData.cs
index e28ff7c..aca3542 100644
--- a/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchData.cs
+++ b/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchData.cs
@@ -18,6 +18,9 @@ public class ResearchData
     [JsonPropertyName("texture")]
     public string Texture { get; set; }
 
+    [JsonPropertyName("effects")]
+    public List<ResearchEffect> Effects { get; set; }
+
     public string GetReadableName()
     {
         string noUnderscore = Id.Replace("_", " ").ToLower();
diff --git a/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchEffect.cs b/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchEffect.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2a90a0e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchEffect.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+using System.Text.Json.Serialization;
+
+public class ResearchEffect
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("stat")]
+    public string Stat { get; set; }
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("value")]
+    public float Value { get; set; }
+
+    public string GetDisplayText()
+    {
+        return Stat switch
+        {
+            "robot_speed_bonus" => $"Robot speed +{Value * 100f:0}%",
+            "robot_energy_use_reduction" => $"Robot energy use -{Value * 100f:0}%",
+            "robot_heat_gain_reduction" => $"Robot heat gain -{Value * 100f:0}%",
+            "robot_cooling_bonus" => $"Robot cooling +{Value * 100f:0}%",
+            "robot_maintenance_loss_reduction" => $"Robot maintenance loss -{Value * 100f:0}%",
+            "robot_minimum_efficiency_bonus" => $"Damaged robot efficiency +{Value * 100f:0}%",
+            _ => Stat
+        };
+    }
+}
diff --git a/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchEffect.cs.uid b/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchEffect.cs.uid
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9e03b13
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchEffect.cs.uid
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://c6k1b1inavgyj
diff --git a/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchState.cs b/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchState.cs
index 84cd46f..3ad4455 100644
--- a/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchState.cs
+++ b/Scripts/Gameplay/Research/ResearchState.cs
@@ -3,5 +3,6 @@ public enum ResearchState
     UNDEFINED,
     RESEARCHED,
     AVAILABLE,
-    LOCKED
+    LOCKED,
+    RESEARCHING
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/Robot.cs b/Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/Robot.cs
index 78cd756..cc081dd 100644
--- a/Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/Robot.cs
+++ b/Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/Robot.cs
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ public partial class Robot : Node3D
 		}
 		else if (currentMessage.Length <= 0)
 		{
-			CoolDown(delta, IdleHeatLossPerSecond);
+			CoolDown(delta, GameData.robotStats.GetCoolingRate(IdleHeatLossPerSecond));
 			currentMessage = "No script executing";
 		}
 
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ public partial class Robot : Node3D
 
 	public float GetMovementSpeed()
 	{
-		return GameData.robotSpeed * GetWorkEfficiency();
+		return GameData.robotStats.GetMovementSpeed(GameData.robotSpeed) * GetWorkEfficiency();
 	}
 
 	public float GetWorkEfficiency()
@@ -76,7 +76,8 @@ public partial class Robot : Node3D
 		if (isBroken) return 0f;
 		if (maintenance >= 50f) return 1f;
 
-		return Math.Clamp(0.35f + maintenance / 100f, 0.35f, 1f);
+		float minimumEfficiency = GameData.robotStats.GetMinimumEfficiency();
+		return Math.Clamp(minimumEfficiency + maintenance / 100f, minimumEfficiency, 1f);
 	}
 
 	public void Maintain()
@@ -102,19 +103,19 @@ public partial class Robot : Node3D
 
 		if (isCoolingDown)
 		{
-			CoolDown(delta, ActiveHeatLossPerSecond);
+			CoolDown(delta, GameData.robotStats.GetCoolingRate(ActiveHeatLossPerSecond));
 			currentMessage = $"Cooling down ({heat:0}%)";
 			return false;
 		}
 
-		if (!GameData.survival.TryConsumeEnergy(EnergyUsePerSecond * (float)delta))
+		if (!GameData.survival.TryConsumeEnergy(GameData.robotStats.GetEnergyUse(EnergyUsePerSecond) * (float)delta))
 		{
 			currentMessage = "Not enough energy";
 			return false;
 		}
 
-		heat = Math.Clamp(heat + HeatGainPerSecond * (float)delta, 0f, 100f);
-		maintenance = Math.Clamp(maintenance - MaintenanceLossPerSecond * (float)delta, 0f, 100f);
+		heat = Math.Clamp(heat + GameData.robotStats.GetHeatGain(HeatGainPerSecond) * (float)delta, 0f, 100f);
+		maintenance = Math.Clamp(maintenance - GameData.robotStats.GetMaintenanceLoss(MaintenanceLossPerSecond) * (float)delta, 0f, 100f);
 
 		if (heat >= 100f)
 		{
diff --git a/Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/RobotStats.cs b/Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/RobotStats.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..710d390
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/RobotStats.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+
+public class RobotStats
+{
+    private const float BaseMinimumEfficiency = 0.35f;
+
+    private float speedBonus = 0f;
+    private float energyUseReduction = 0f;
+    private float heatGainReduction = 0f;
+    private float coolingBonus = 0f;
+    private float maintenanceLossReduction = 0f;
+    private float minimumEfficiencyBonus = 0f;
+
+    public float GetMovementSpeed(float baseSpeed)
+    {
+        return baseSpeed * (1f + speedBonus);
+    }
+
+    public float GetEnergyUse(float baseEnergyUse)
+    {
+        return baseEnergyUse * (1f - Math.Clamp(energyUseReduction, 0f, 0.8f));
+    }
+
+    public float GetHeatGain(float baseHeatGain)
+    {
+        return baseHeatGain * (1f - Math.Clamp(heatGainReduction, 0f, 0.8f));
+    }
+
+    public float GetCoolingRate(float baseCoolingRate)
+    {
+        return baseCoolingRate * (1f + coolingBonus);
+    }
+
+    public float GetMaintenanceLoss(float baseMaintenanceLoss)
+    {
+        return baseMaintenanceLoss * (1f - Math.Clamp(maintenanceLossReduction, 0f, 0.8f));
+    }
+
+    public float GetMinimumEfficiency()
+    {
+        return Math.Clamp(BaseMinimumEfficiency + minimumEfficiencyBonus, BaseMinimumEfficiency, 0.85f);
+    }
+
+    public void Apply(List<ResearchEffect> effects)
+    {
+        if (effects == null) return;
+
+        foreach (ResearchEffect effect in effects)
+        {
+            Apply(effect);
+        }
+    }
+
+    private void Apply(ResearchEffect effect)
+    {
+        if (effect == null) return;
+
+        switch (effect.Stat)
+        {
+            case "robot_speed_bonus":
+                speedBonus += effect.Value;
+                break;
+            case "robot_energy_use_reduction":
+                energyUseReduction += effect.Value;
+                break;
+            case "robot_heat_gain_reduction":
+                heatGainReduction += effect.Value;
+                break;
+            case "robot_cooling_bonus":
+                coolingBonus += effect.Value;
+                break;
+            case "robot_maintenance_loss_reduction":
+                maintenanceLossReduction += effect.Value;
+                break;
+            case "robot_minimum_efficiency_bonus":
+                minimumEfficiencyBonus += effect.Value;
+                break;
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/RobotStats.cs.uid b/Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/RobotStats.cs.uid
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e4d0ec
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Scripts/Gameplay/Robots/RobotStats.cs.uid
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://djuorq37m01xc
diff --git a/Scripts/UI/Research/ResearchList.cs b/Scripts/UI/Research/ResearchList.cs
index ee4d01e..2e3caaa 100644
--- a/Scripts/UI/Research/ResearchList.cs
+++ b/Scripts/UI/Research/ResearchList.cs
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 using Godot;
 using Godot.Collections;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Text;
 
 public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 {
@@ -7,12 +9,33 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 	private System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary<string, Vector2> nodePositions = new System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary<string, Vector2>();
 	private bool hasArrangedNodes = false;
 
+	private List<Research> currentResearch = new List<Research>();
+	private List<Research> toDelete = new List<Research>();
+
 	public override void _Ready()
 	{
 		RecalculateResearchStates();
 		if (Visible) SetupGraph();
 	}
 
+    public override void _Process(double delta)
+	{
+		if(currentResearch.Count > 0) toDelete = new List<Research>();
+		foreach (Research research in currentResearch)
+		{
+			if (research.Execute(delta) == ResearchResult.FINISHED)
+			{
+				toDelete.Add(research);
+				RecalculateResearchStates();
+				SetupGraph();
+			}
+		}
+		foreach (Research delete in toDelete)
+		{
+			currentResearch.Remove(delete);
+		}
+	}
+
 	public void SetupGraph()
 	{
 		RememberNodePositions();
@@ -98,6 +121,7 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 	{
 		Texture2D texture = GD.Load<Texture2D>(texturePath);
 		Color stateColor = GetColorByState(state);
+		string tooltipText = GetResearchTooltip(GameData.availableResearch[id]);
 
 		TextureRect icon = new TextureRect
 		{
@@ -110,7 +134,8 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 		Button button = new Button
 		{
 			Text = "Research",
-			Disabled = state != ResearchState.AVAILABLE
+			Disabled = state != ResearchState.AVAILABLE,
+			TooltipText = tooltipText
 		};
 
 		button.Pressed += () => OnResearchPressed(id);
@@ -119,7 +144,8 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 		{
 			Name = id,
 			Title = Research.GetReadableName(id),
-			SelfModulate = stateColor
+			SelfModulate = stateColor,
+			TooltipText = tooltipText
 		};
 
 		if (nodePositions.ContainsKey(id))
@@ -145,11 +171,33 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 
 	private void OnResearchPressed(string id)
 	{
-		GameData.availableResearch[id].state = ResearchState.RESEARCHED;
+		GameData.availableResearch[id].state = ResearchState.RESEARCHING;
+		currentResearch.Add(GameData.availableResearch[id]);
 		RecalculateResearchStates();
 		SetupGraph();
 	}
 
+	private string GetResearchTooltip(Research research)
+	{
+		if (research.data.Effects == null || research.data.Effects.Count <= 0)
+		{
+			return Research.GetReadableName(research.data.Id);
+		}
+
+		StringBuilder tooltip = new StringBuilder(Research.GetReadableName(research.data.Id));
+		tooltip.AppendLine();
+		tooltip.AppendLine();
+		tooltip.AppendLine("Effects:");
+
+		foreach (ResearchEffect effect in research.data.Effects)
+		{
+			tooltip.Append("- ");
+			tooltip.AppendLine(effect.GetDisplayText());
+		}
+
+		return tooltip.ToString();
+	}
+
 	private void RecalculateResearchStates()
 	{
 		bool changedState = true;
@@ -182,6 +230,11 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 			return ResearchState.RESEARCHED;
 		}
 
+		if (research.state == ResearchState.RESEARCHING)
+		{
+			return ResearchState.RESEARCHING;
+		}
+
 		if (GameData.availableResearch[research.data.Research].state == ResearchState.RESEARCHED)
 		{
 			return ResearchState.AVAILABLE;
@@ -197,6 +250,7 @@ public partial class ResearchList : PanelContainer
 			ResearchState.AVAILABLE => Colors.White,
 			ResearchState.LOCKED => new Color(0.6f, 0.6f, 0.6f, 0.5f),
 			ResearchState.RESEARCHED => new Color(0.7f, 1f, 0.7f, 1f),
+			ResearchState.RESEARCHING => new Color(0.3f, 1f, 0.3f, 1f),
 			_ => Colors.Red
 		};
 	}
diff --git a/Scripts/World/World.cs b/Scripts/World/World.cs
index 9c7e3a5..b565684 100644
--- a/Scripts/World/World.cs
+++ b/Scripts/World/World.cs
@@ -94,6 +94,7 @@ public partial class World : Node3D
 	private void ResetRunState()
 	{
 		survival = new SurvivalState();
+		robotStats = new RobotStats();
 		inventory = new Inventory();
 		availableResearch = ResourceLoader.LoadResearch();
 		robots.Clear();