Scientists are such a cool map background detail, but they just stand in one place. Me wishes these NPCs were more fun easter eggs like the radio at Avanti. Why not make them say something? :3
Like, maybe after staring at one for 15 seconds, they could say some information that reveals bits of lore about the map they're in, or sometimes just “Confound it! I must ingest a palatable substance possessing adequate nutritional density. Please, vending apparatus, refrain from mechanical failure henceforth. I entreat you!” Like that one scientist behind YLW spawn on Frigid..
Just a silly idea.