Editing R.O.B.

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{{character infobox

|first_appearance=''[[nwiki:Gyromite|Gyromite]]'' / ''[[nwiki:Stack-Up|Stack-Up]]'' (1985, original release)<br>''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]], ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise)

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])

'''R.O.B.''' (short for '''Robotic Operating Buddy''') appears in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] as a sentient robot that creates computer-generated sound effects, and is most notably featured as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. R.O.B. in real life is an accessory that was released alongside the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] to help advertise the console as a toy, due to American consumers being uneasy about video games after the {{wp|video game crash of 1983}},<ref name=revive>{{cite|url=gamehistory.org/nes-launch-collection-1985|author=Cifaldi, Frank|publisher=Video Game History Foundation|title=The NES Launch Collection|date=February 27, 2017|accessdate=December 9, 2023}}</ref> though it was compatible with only two games: ''{{iw|nwiki|Gyromite}}'' and ''{{iw|nwiki|Stack-Up}}''. In Japan, R.O.B. is called '''Family Computer Robot''', shortened to '''Famicom Robot''' or simply '''Robot'''.

In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', R.O.B. appears in the toy chest at the top of [[Booster Tower]]. In both the original and the [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|remake]], R.O.B. uses his Famicom colors.

R.O.B. makes various minor appearances in the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]]. In ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', R.O.B. is the subject of [[9-Volt]]'s [[Stack-Up]] [[microgame]]. In ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', a R.O.B. is seen in 9-Volt's game room. In ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'', a R.O.B. accessory appears in the microgame [[Gunslinger]] after the player destroys a blue canister. In ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', R.O.B. is featured in the [[R.O.B. Block Set]] microgame.

R.O.B.'s most prominent ''WarioWare'' appearance is in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', as the boss of 9-Volt's boss microgame, [[Star Fox (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)|Star Fox]]. Like many of his other appearances, R.O.B. model differs between Japanese and western versions. He bobs around, shooting either a large revolver-like light gun using both arms in the Japanese version or its western equivalent, the [[nwiki:NES Zapper|NES Zapper]]. To defeat him, the player has to shoot the flashing blocks set-up for as if he is being used to play ''Stack-Up''.

{{multiple image|align=left|width=150|footer=Artwork of R.O.B. for {{wp|Western world|Western}} ''Mario Kart DS'' releases (left) and Japanese release (right)|image1=MKDS ROB Artwork.png|alt1=International|image2=MKDS HVC-012 artwork.png|alt2=Japan}}

R.O.B. is an unlockable character in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' and the only playable character who does not return for later ''Mario Kart'' games. He can be unlocked by winning gold trophies on either all Nitro or Retro Mirror cups. R.O.B.'s [[Emblem|symbol]] is the purple D-pad of a [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] controller. R.O.B.'s two personal [[kart]]s including the [[ROB-BLS]], based on his stand from ''{{iw|nwiki|Stack-Up}}'', and the [[ROB-LGS]], which appears like like legs for R.O.B. He does not use the steering wheel of karts, due to lacking hands. R.O.B. appears to drive by moving his arms instead. R.O.B. and [[Bowser]] are tied as the heaviest and fastest racers.

In non-international releases, R.O.B. is named '''HVC-012''', the model number for the Japanese version of R.O.B., and also colored after his Japanese model. His karts also have different colors in the Japanese version. Also, the staff ghost data for [[Desert Hills]] and [[Rainbow Road]] feature the Japanese R.O.B. and vehicles, regardless of the version of the game the player has.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===

{{SSB fighter infobox

|title=R.O.B.

|image=ROBFamicom_SSBU.png

|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (unlockable)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' (unlockable)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (unlockable)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (unlockable)

|standard=Robo Beam

|side=Arm Rotor

|up=Robo Burner

|down=Gyro

|final=Diffusion Beam (''Brawl''); Super Diffusion Beam (''for 3DS'' / ''Wii U''); Guided Robo Beam (''Ultimate'')

{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|R.O.B. (SSBB)}}

R.O.B. is added as an {{iw|smashwiki|unlockable character}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. R.O.B.'s main {{iw|smashwiki|Alternate costume|costume}} is his [[Family Computer]] colors, with his Nintendo Entertainment System palette and even one based on the North American [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] being alternate costumes. There is structure resembling R.O.B. in the background of {{iw|smashwiki|Port Town Aero Dive}}, in one of the stop spots in the background. He is unlocked by playing 160 Brawl matches, collecting 250 [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]], or by joining in {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary}}. R.O.B. has lower attack power than other heavyweights. R.O.B.'s {{iw|smashwiki|standard special move}} is {{iw|smashwiki|Robo Beam}}, in which he fires a beam between his eyes. R.O.B.'s {{iw|smashwiki|side special move}} is {{iw|smashwiki|Arm Rotor}}, in which he spins his arms around rapidly. R.O.B.'s {{iw|smashwiki|down special move}} is {{iw|smashwiki|Gyro}}, in which he charges and throws a gyro accessory. R.O.B.'s {{iw|smashwiki|up special move}} is {{iw|smashwiki|Robo Burner}}, which uses jets in R.O.B.'s base to fly into the air. His [[Final Smash]] is {{iw|smashwiki|Diffusion Beam}}, which fires a short-range constant beam that inflicts repeated damage to opponents nearby.

Before the events of the Subspace Emissary, R.O.B. was the leader of the R.O.B. race of robots, officially titled the '''Master Robot'''.<ref name=DojoSSE>{{cite|language=en-us|date=April 10, 2008|url=www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/gamemode/modea/modea17.html|title=Mysteries of The Subspace Emissary|publisher=Smash Bros. DOJO!!|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref> He and the other robots lived on the floating [[Isle of Ancients]] and watched over the [[World of Trophies]]. However, it was ultimately invaded by Tabuu, a humanoid entity from Subspace. He attacked the Isle of Ancients, deactivating many R.O.B.s and eventually taking the robots hostage. R.O.B. was forced to ally himself with Tabuu in order to prevent the deaths of more of his robot brethren, and began to hide under his ceremonial robes of mourning and assume the title of '''Ancient Minister'''. The Isle of Ancients itself was converted into [[The Subspace Bomb Factory]], and the Ancient Minister became the commander of the Subspace Army. As the commander of the army, he lead the invasion of the World of Trophies on behalf of Tabuu, while a specially trained group of R.O.B.s served as the "Ancient Minister's" personal bodyguards, the [[R.O.B. Squad]], made up of [[Subspace Army#R.O.B. Sentry|R.O.B. Sentries]], [[Subspace Army#R.O.B. Launcher|R.O.B. Launcher]]s, and [[Subspace Army#R.O.B. Blaster|R.O.B. Blaster]]s. R.O.B.s were also used to detonate [[Subspace Bomb]]s, to the "Minister's" deepening regret.

[[File:SubspaceIntro-AncientMinister.png|thumb|left|The Ancient Minister's introduction]]

As the Ancient Minister, he first appeared in the Subspace Emissary after [[Mario]] and [[Kirby]]'s match at the [[Midair Stadium]], where he detonated a Subspace Bomb, sending the stadium to Subspace. He escaped, only to be later chased by Mario and [[Pit (character)|Pit]] in [[The Plain]]s, who had little success catching him. He then detonated another Subspace Bomb at [[The Battlefield Fortress]], attracting the attention of [[Marth]], [[Meta Knight]], and [[Ike]]. Regardless of the group's efforts, he manages to escape their grasp, however, he is soon discovered by Mario and Pit once again, along with [[Link]] and [[Yoshi]]. Again, the Ancient Minister escapes, but not before detonating yet another Subspace Bomb, sending King Dedede's Castle into Subspace.

 

[[File:SubspaceIntro-ROB.png|thumb|left|The Ancient Minister's true form: R.O.B.]]

However, when the R.O.B. Squad shoots the Ancient Minister, his robes burn off, revealing to everyone present that he was a R.O.B. himself all along. Unable to prevent the bombs from being detonated, he decides to remain with the other R.O.B.s until he ends up being carried away by [[Donkey Kong]] as the factory explodes. R.O.B. escapes with the others on the [[Falcon Flyer]] and later meets up with the rest of the characters on the ground. He and the rest of the cast go into [[Subspace]] to confront Tabuu, but are all turned into Trophies. Eventually, [[Kirby]] saves him and he joins the group who go on to defeat Tabuu and save the World of Trophies. With so many Subspace Bombs set off simultaneously on the Isle of Ancients, only a shining, X-shaped scar appears where the Isle once was when the rest of the world is restored with the destruction of Tabuu and the Great Maze.<ref name=DojoSSE/>

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{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|R.O.B. (SSB4)}}

R.O.B. retains his role of being an unlockable {{iw|smashwiki|fighter}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. A difference from before is that R.O.B.'s default palette in Western releases is based on his NES colors, not his Famicom colors like in unlocalized releases. R.O.B.'s Final Smash was changed to {{iw|smashwiki|Super Diffusion Beam}}, changing him to a cannon that fires a single beam that inflicts repeated damage until the end of the attack. R.O.B. uses the Zapper {{iw|smashwiki|equipment}} for attack, the Block equipment for defense, and the Booster equipment for speed.

R.O.B. is an unlockable fighter once more in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. His Final Smash has been changed again, this time to {{iw|smashwiki|Guided Robo Beam}}. The default and secondary palettes are once again region-specific, though certain [[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] battles feature the NES-palette R.O.B. in unlocalized releases and the Famicom palette equivalent in {{wp|Western world|Western}} versions. A light gauge on R.O.B. can determine how much fuel is left while he uses his Robo Burner, emitting blue while full, yellow at two-thirds, red at one-third, and flashing red if no fuel remains. R.O.B.'s {{iw|smashwiki|pummel}} now involves headbutting the opponent and his {{iw|smashwiki|forward throw}} to rear back before punching the target. R.O.B. travels higher during his {{iw|smashwiki|up throw}}. His {{iw|smashwiki|down throw}} can bury opponents and inflicts less damage to compensate. In the Korean version, the {{iw|smashwiki|announcer}} calls him "Robot", as in the Japanese and Chinese versions, even though R.O.B. uses his English name.

 

R.O.B. is not in the opening cutscene of {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light}}, although he and every other fighter except {{iw|smashwiki|Kirby (SSBU)|Kirby}} are converted into puppet fighters from {{iw|smashwiki|Galeem}}'s beams of light. However, R.O.B. serves {{iw|smashwiki|Dharkon}}, as he is fought in {{iw|smashwiki|The Dark Realm}}, and upon being defeated, R.O.B. joins the others on their journey.

 

 

 

R.O.B. is amongst the [[Mystery Mushroom]] [[Costume Mario|costume]]s in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. R.O.B.'s design is region-specific, sporting his Famicom colors in unlocalized releases and NES colors in other releases. When the player character becomes R.O.B., the "level start" tune from ''Gyromite'' plays, and R.O.B.'s taunt from pressing {{button|wii|padup}} is emitting beams of light from his eyes.

|EngE=Robotic Operating Buddy, to give R.O.B. his full name, has come out of retirement to take up a new career as a Mario Kart driver - and a strong one at that. But you'll be lucky if you catch sight of him, as he's notoriously elusive...

|type=website

|Eng=R.O.B., the Robotic Operating Buddy from the NES, makes a grand entrance into the maelstrom!<br>His stately form has received a lot of attention, but it’s his air of gentle playfulness that really charms us.}}

{{SSBB trophy

|name=R.O.B.

|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy067.png|100px]]

|appears_in='''NES''' Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy

|desc=R.O.B. sporting his Famicom colors. R.O.B. debuted in Japan as Robot in 1985 as an add-on for the Famicom. He could be combined with a "gyro set," etc. for two types of play. The player controlled Professor Hector, the TV emitted light, and R.O.B. responded to the light by moving. At the time, it was epoch- making game play. Recently, R.O.B. appeared in Mario Kart DS.

|name=Diffusion Beam

|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy068.png|100px]]

|appears_in='''Wii''' ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''

|desc=R.O.B.'s Final Smash. He emits a beam from his eyes that spreads across the spectrum and undulates in great variety as it travels. What makes this technique different is R.O.B.'s ability to move while using it. This allows him to use it in combination with his other moves to increase his Final Smash's effectiveness.

|appears_in='''Wii''' ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''

|desc=The commander of the Subspace Army who uses Subspace Bombs to tear up this world. He was once the lord of this world, living on the floating Island of the Ancients with many robots--but the robots were taken hostage on Tabuu's orders. Now that their home's a bomb factory, the robots carry out their functions while enduring deep sadness caused by the loss of their colleagues.

}}

{{SSBB sticker

|name=R.O.B.

|image=[[File:Sticker ROB.png|120px]]

|game=''Mario Kart DS''

|effect=['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +15

|usable_by=R.O.B.

|name=Robot & Blocks

|image=[[File:ROB Blocks Sticker.png|120px]]

|game=''Stack-up''

|effect=['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +27

|usable_by=R.O.B.

|image=[[File:Robot Sticker.png|120px]]

|game=''Mario Kart DS JP''

|effect=[Energy] - Attack +32

|usable_by=R.O.B.

}}

*'''[[Smash Taunt#Otacon|Otacon]]''': So, [[Solid Snake|Snake]], you're fighting Robot?

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====

{{SSB4 trophy

|name=R.O.B.

|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:ROBTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:R.O.B.TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]

|games=Both

|category=Fighter

|appears_in='''NES''' ''Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy'' (10/1985)<br>'''DS''' ''Mario Kart DS'' (11/2005)

|trophy_box=77: NES

|desc=This NES accessory was released in 1985—a groundbreaking system that controlled the robot via a game on the screen. In Smash Bros., R.O.B. has two projectile weapons and can use his rocket base to fly through the air. If you let his Robo Beam charge over time, it'll make for a powerful blast.

|desc2=Released in Europe in 1986, R.O.B., a peripheral for the NES, was a little robot that responded to flashing lights in games. In this game, he can fire gyros and lasers at his enemies. He also has the ability to hover, which is handy for recoveries. Keep in mind that his Robo Beam can be charged up for an extra-powerful shot.

|name=R.O.B. (Alt.)

|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:ROBAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:R.O.B.(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]

|games=Both

|category=Fighter

|appears_in='''NES''' ''Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy'' (10/1985)<br>'''DS''' ''Mario Kart DS'' (11/2005)

|trophy_box=-

|desc=R.O.B.'s side smash, S3, fires a laser beam that does more damage up close. You can also aim it slightly up or down before firing. His down special Gyro sends a spinning top hurtling forward and can be charged for more damage. You can even dodge while charging!

|desc2=R.O.B.'s side smash, S3, fires a laser beam that does more damage up close. You can also aim it slightly up or down before firing. His down special Gyro sends a spinning top hurtling forwards. While charging it up, you can move left or right to do a quick dodge, then continue charging where you left off!

|name={{iw|smashwiki|Super Diffusion Beam}}

|image=[[File:SuperDiffusionBeamTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]

|games=''Wii U'' only

|desc=For R.O.B.'s Final Smash, he folds his arms down, transforms into an invincible cannon, and fires a huge beam that can be panned slowly up and down. The beam splits up partway through into smaller beams that drag foes to the center, where they'll be hit continuously. The assault finishes off with a single wide beam just for good measure.

|desc2=For R.O.B.'s Final Smash, he folds his arms down, transforms into an invincible cannon and fires a huge beam that can be aimed slowly up and down. The beam splits up partway through into smaller beams that drag foes to the centre, where they'll be hit continuously. The assault finishes off with a single wide beam, just for good measure.

}}

=====amiibo=====

''This robotic operating buddy was released in 1985 as an accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System. R.O.B. introduced a new and unique way for players to interact with games. In recent years R.O.B.’s appeared as a playable character in multiple games, including Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, using projectile weapons to attack and a rocket base to fly through the air.''

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====

|name=R.O.B.

|opponents=[[R.O.B.]] ×4

 

''He has two powerful projectiles: Robo Beam and Gyro, along with a very effective recovery. The 1P color in the North American version of the game is a light gray, and the 2P is red and white, but this is reversed in the Japanese version.''

 

|''[[Mario Kart DS]]''

|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''

|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''

|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''

 

ROB SSBB.png|Stock icon from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''

Robo Beam Brawl.png|Robo Beam in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''

ROB-DiffusionBeam-SSBBrawl.png|{{iw|smashwiki|Diffusion Beam}}

SSBU Guided Robo Beam.png|{{iw|smashwiki|Guided Robo Beam}} in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''

|Jpn=ロボット

|JpnR=Robotto

|Jpn2=ファミリーコンピュータ ロボット

|Jpn2R=Famirī Konpyūta Robotto

|Jpn3=HVC-012

|Jpn3N=''Mario Kart DS''

|Jpn3M="HVC-012" is the product ID of the robot.

|Spa=R.O.B.

|Fre=R.O.B.

===Ancient Minister===

 

==Notes==

[[File:R.O.B (US).jpg|thumb|200px|R.O.B. in ''Tomodachi Life'']]

*In the same style as the original R.O.B., R.O.B.'s [[amiibo]]'s coloring differs depending on the region; however, R.O.B.'s [[Family Computer|Famicom]] coloring would later be available around the world. The [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] coloring was never released in Japan.

*In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''{{iw|miiwiki|Tomodachi Life}}'', R.O.B.'s description references its appearance in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, referring to it as an "official Smash brawler."

==Footnotes and references==

{{NIWA|SmashWiki=Robotic Operating Buddy|NWiki=1|StrategyWiki=Category:R.O.B.|WiKirby=R.O.B. & Professor Hector}}

{{Wikipedia}}

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[[Category:WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! characters]]

[[Category:WarioWare: Smooth Moves characters]]

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