In a dystopian future where technology dominates every aspect of life, Gray Trace is an exception—he's a traditional mechanic who resists the tech revolution. His wife, Asha, works for a tech company called Cobalt, specializing in human augmentations. One evening, Gray persuades Asha to join him in delivering a repaired car using her self-driving vehicle. They arrive at a remote location with a hidden luxurious facility where they meet Gray’s client, Eron, a reclusive tech genius and billionaire. Asha is excited to meet Eron, who awkwardly admits to his poor social skills due to his isolation. Eron introduces them to his latest invention, a revolutionary microchip called STEM, designed to outperform humans in any task and potentially transform the world.