market manipulation

I was just wondering if anyone can shed some light and explain what is happening with MAD's shares today. I see some orders for one single share and other orders that have purchased 9 shares. I've heard the term 'bots' before. Are these computers? What's the point in doing this? The only reason I can think of is maybe trying to protect the shareprice from going down with the trend of the market? But I could be completely wrong.

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy if they can manipulate the shareprice higher haha. Just don't quite understand it.

Thanks