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{{articleabout|the NES accessory and the in-game character based on it|other uses of the name Rob|[[Rob (disambiguation)|here]]}}
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{{character-infobox
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:BrawlROB.jpg{{!}}250px]]<br>'''R.O.B.''' in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
|image=[[File:NES-ROB.png|250px]]<br>The original NES accessory.  
|full_name=Robotic Operating Buddy
|full_name=Robotic Operating Buddy
|first_appearance='''Official:'''<br/>[[Wikipedia:Gyromite|Gyromite]], [[Wikipedia:Stack-Up|Stack-Up]] ([[1985]])<br/>'''''Mario'' series''':<br/>''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' ([[2003]])
|species=Robot
|species=Robot
|affiliation=[[Subspace Army]] (''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'')
|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 Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[2008]])
|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''') is an accessory for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] who recently made appearances in a few ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' games as a character. In Japan, it was known as the '''Famicom Robot''', which was short for '''Family Computer Robot'''. R.O.B. functions by translating flashes of information on the television screen into physical actions (using technology similar to the Zapper Gun). R.O.B. was first used for the game ''Gyromite''. R.O.B.s seem to have a relationship with one another, as when the R.O.B.s are about to detonate the bomb [[Outside the Ancient Ruins]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', one of the R.O.B.s is seen waving goodbye to the [[Ancient Minister]].  
{{quote|They said reviving the video game market wasn't humanly possible. It wasn't.|Promotional poster<ref name=revive/>}}
'''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: ''[[nwiki:Gyromite|Gyromite]]'' and ''[[nwiki:Stack-Up|Stack-Up]]''. In Japan, R.O.B. is called '''Family Computer Robot''', shortened to '''Famicom Robot''' or simply '''Robot'''.
==History==
===''WarioWare'' series===
[[File:ROBboss.png|thumb|left||R.O.B. as a boss in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'']]
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.


Players can control R.O.B. with the control pad to make him raise and lower gyroscopes. To make the gyroscope spin, the player must set the object in the gyroscope spinner and then balance it on one of the two round trays that are connected to controller two. Placing a gyro on the red tray lowers the red gates in the game; placing a gyro on the blue tray lowers the blue gates.
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''.
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==Game Appearances==
===''Mario Kart DS''===
===''Mario Kart DS''===
[[File:ROB.jpg|thumb|left|R.O.B.'s artwork from ''Mario Kart DS''.]]
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R.O.B. is the last unlockable character in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. In the game, he is tied with [[Bowser]] for being the heaviest racer. R.O.B.'s symbol is the NES Control Pad, also known as the D-Pad. R.O.B. has two original karts: the [[ROB-BLS]], which resembles R.O.B.'s stand; the colored pegs are from a game that uses them as pieces to a puzzle, and the [[ROB-LGS]], which is a kart that appear like "legs" for R.O.B. His karts are fast, heavy, and have wider handling, but they also offer the weakest drifting among all the other karts.
[[File:MKDSRobModel.png|thumb|Data-rendered model from ''Mario Kart DS'']]
R.O.B. is one of the four unlockable characters in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', the others being [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], [[Dry Bones]], and [[Waluigi]]. This is R.O.B.'s first and only playable appearance in a ''Mario Kart'' game, and he is the game's only playable character that does not return as a playable character in later installments. He can be unlocked by winning gold trophies on either all Nitro or Retro Mirror cups. In the game, he is tied with [[Bowser]] for being the fastest and heaviest racers. R.O.B.'s [[Emblem|symbol]] is the NES D-pad colored purple and is the only emblem in the game not to be in a circle. R.O.B. has two original karts: the [[ROB-BLS]], which resembles R.O.B.'s stand for the game ''Stack-Up'', and the [[ROB-LGS]], which is a kart that appears like "legs" for R.O.B. His karts are fast, heavy, and have stronger handling, but they also offer the weakest drifting among all the other karts. Due to his arms not being very flexible and lacking true hands, R.O.B. is the only character in ''Mario Kart DS'' who does not control his kart with the wheel, despite his karts having one; instead, he seems to do so by moving his arms, like the real-life accessory.


R.O.B. is the first non-Mario character to appear in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. The others (in the ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' series) are [[Pac-Man]], [[Ms. Pac-Man]], [[Blinky]], and [[Mametchi]]. During online play, they may come across the '''HVC-012''', the red Japanese version of R.O.B. His karts also experience the same change of color. Also, the staff ghost data for [[Desert Hills]] and [[Rainbow Road]] features the Japanese R.O.B., no matter what version of the game it is.
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.
 
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===[[WarioWare, Inc.|''WarioWare'' series]]===
[[File:ROBboss.png|thumb|200px|right|R.O.B. as a boss in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves.'']]
R.O.B. is also the subject of the [[Stack-Up]] [[microgame]] in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' from [[9-Volt]]'s games. 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 (this microgame is found in [[9-Volt]]/[[18-Volt]]'s stage). In ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', R.O.B. is the boss of 9-Volt's stage, the [[Star Fox (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)|Star Fox]] boss level. Like many of his other appearances, his 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 NES Zapper. To defeat him, the player has to shoot the flashing blocks set-up for has if he is being used to play ''Stack-Up''.


===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===
{{SSB Infobox
{{SSB fighter infobox
|name=R.O.B.
|title=R.O.B.
|color=red
|color=red
|emblem=ROB_Emblem.gif
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|image=BrawlROB.jpg
|image=ROB SSBU.png
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|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|Robo Beam]]
|standard=Robo Beam
|side=[[#Arm Rotor|Arm Rotor]]
|side=Arm Rotor
|up=[[#Robo Burner|Robo Burner]]
|up=Robo Burner
|down=[[#Gyro|Gyro]]
|down=Gyro
|final=[[#Diffusion Beam|Diffusion Beam]]
|final=Diffusion Beam (''Brawl''); Super Diffusion Beam (''for 3DS'' / ''Wii U''); Guided Robo Beam (''Ultimate'')
|entrance=Assembles piece by piece as his parts drop from the sky.  
|entrance=Assembles piece by piece as his parts drop from the sky.  
}}
}}
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{{quote|The Last of His Kind|[[List of stages debuting in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U#Boxing Ring|Boxing Ring nickname]]|[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]}}
[[File:BrawlR.O.BSquad.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Enemy R.O.B.s in The Subspace Emissary.]]
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
R.O.B.s have three different roles in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. The first role they play is serving as enemies to the characters. They are part of the [[Subspace Army]] and attack any character that goes to their lair on [[The Subspace Bomb Factory]]. There are three variations; R.O.B. Sentries, R.O.B. Launchers, and R.O.B. Blasters. A specially trained group of R.O.B.s serves as the [[Ancient Minister]]'s personal bodyguard; the [[R.O.B. Squad]]. R.O.B.s are also used to detonate [[Subspace Bomb]]s
[[File:ROB SSBB.png|frame|class=noclear]]
[[File:SubspaceIntro-ROB.png|thumb|200px|left|R.O.B. in the Subspace Emissary.]]
[[File:BrawlROB.jpg|thumb|left|R.O.B.'s artwork for ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']]
In the [[Subspace Emissary]] it is revealed that the [[Ancient Minister]] is actually a R.O.B. himself, and is being commanded by [[Tabuu]] to destroy the [[Super Smash Bros. World]] to help his people. When [[Samus]], [[Pikachu]], [[Olimar]], [[Captain Falcon]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Diddy Kong]] infiltrate the bomb factory and meet the Ancient Minister, he refuses to battle with them. [[Ganondorf]] appears in a hologram and forces the R.O.B.s to detonate all the bombs and to shoot the Ancient Minster when he tries to stop them.
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|R.O.B. (SSBB)}}
[[File:ROB SSBB.png|frame|right]]
R.O.B. appears as a newcomer and unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. He is unlocked by playing 160 Brawl matches, collecting 250 trophies, or having R.O.B. join the party in The Subspace Emissary. His moveset is mostly based on the original R.O.B. accessory. His standard special move is [[smashwiki:Robo Beam|Robo Beam]], which fires a beam from between R.O.B.'s eyes. R.O.B.'s side special move is [[smashwiki:Arm Rotor|Arm Rotor]], which has him spin his arms around rapidly to attack. His down special move is [[smashwiki:Gyro|Gyro]], which charges and tosses one of R.O.B.'s gyro accessories. His up special move is [[smashwiki:Robo Burner|Robo Burner]], which uses jets in R.O.B.'s base to fly into the air. His [[Final Smash]] is [[smashwiki:Diffusion Beam|Diffusion Beam]], which fires a short-range constant beam from R.O.B.'s eyes that deals constant damage to nearby opponents.
After the R.O.B.s shoot the Ancient Minister, his robes burn off revealing that he was a R.O.B. himself all along. Unable to prevent the bombs from being detonated, he ends up finally being carried away by [[Donkey Kong]] as the factory explodes. R.O.B. then escapes on the [[Falcon Flyer]] and meets up with the rest of the characters on the ground. He goes into [[Subspace]] and is turned into a [[Trophy]] by Tabuu. Eventually [[King Dedede]], [[Ness]], and [[Luigi]] save him and he goes on to defeat Tabuu and save the world.
 
R.O.B.'s general appearance in the game is that of the Japanese version of the accessory, while his NES colors appear as an alternate costume. Also, one of R.O.B.'s alternate costumes is based on the colors of the North American SNES. In addition, a structure that looks similar to R.O.B. appears in the [[Port Town Aero Dive]] stage, as it is in ''[[fzerowiki:F-Zero GX|F-Zero GX]]''. It is visible in one of the stop spots in the background of the stage. R.O.B. is an unusual character as he is fast and is difficult to launch, but has lower attack power than other heavyweights.
=====The Subspace Emissary=====
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.
 
The Ancient Minister is not seen again until [[Samus]] and [[Pikachu]] corner him at the Subspace Bomb Factory. Samus and Pikachu are ready to fight, but the Ancient Minister refuses, growing depressed at the number of R.O.B.s sacrificed to activate the Subspace Bombs, confusing them. Soon after, [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Captain Falcon]], and [[Captain Olimar]] arrive, also battle-ready, but the Ancient Minister still refuses. A holographic [[Ganondorf]] appears, quickly realizing that he has betrayed him. Using a remote-controlled button, he is able to control the R.O.B.s, ordering them to attack the Ancient Minister and activate every Subspace Bomb in the factory.
 
[[File:SubspaceIntro-ROB.png|thumb|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/>
<gallery>
ROB Sentry Brawl screenshot.png|Enemy R.O.B.s in The Subspace Emissary.
</gallery>


The lead R.O.B. then becomes a playable character in his own right. R.O.B.'s [[Final Smash]] makes him shoot a group of short-ranged whirling lasers out of his eyes, followed by some hard-hitting short lasers, similar to the [[Superspicy Curry]]. R.O.B. can freely move during this Final Smash, unlike some other characters.  The tiny light on R.O.B.'s head tells how charged up his laser is, being brighter the more powerful. R.O.B. appears primarily as the Famicom [Japanese] version of himself, with the grey NES version available as an alternate costume. Additionally, R.O.B. makes sound effects similar to sounds from an [[NES]].
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
[[File:ROBSSB4EN.png|thumb|200px|R.O.B.'s NES version appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''.]]
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R.O.B. appears again in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' as an unlockable character. This time around, his default palette is different depending on the version to match the colors of his original release; in the Japanese version, he is the tan and red Famicom palette, while other versions have the grey NES palette. R.O.B. also has a new Final Smash, the [[smashwiki:Super Diffusion Beam|Super Diffusion Beam]], which turns R.O.B. into a cannon that fires a single beam, dealing continuous damage until the end of the attack.


A structure that looks similar to R.O.B. appears in the [[Port Town Aero Dive]] stage. It is visible in one of the stop spots in the background of the stage. Also, R.O.B. is the only playable character in the "Other" category of trophies when sorted by series. He is also the first inorganic playable character. R.O.B. is the only playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' who doesn't have a home stage, which is a stage that pertains directly to it's character. However, in All-Star Mode, [[Mario Bros. (stage)|Mario Bros.]] functions as R.O.B.'s home stage, but technically this is the ''Mario'' series team's stage. It was likely made into R.O.B.'s home stage, because the origins for that stage was from the actual game, ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', which was released on the [[NES]], the same console that ''Gyromite'' was released on. Lastly, ''Gyromite'' is a music choice for that stage.
For [[equipment]], R.O.B. uses the Zapper equipment for attack, the Block equipment for defense, and the Booster equipment for speed.


====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
[[File:ROBFamicom_SSBU.png|thumb|left|200px|R.O.B.'s Famicom version appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
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R.O.B. reappears as an unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. This time, he has a light gauge on his chassis showing how much fuel he has left when using his Robo Burner, which emits blue when it is full, yellow when it is two-thirds full, red when it is one-third full, and flashes red when it is completely empty. R.O.B.'s pummel now has him headbutt the opponent, while his forward throw now has him rear his arm back, and punch the opponent. R.O.B. travels higher during his up throw, while his down throw now buries opponents; it deals less damage to compensate. His double jumping animation is now a midair twirl.


====Special Moves====
R.O.B.'s Final Smash has been changed again, this time to [[smashwiki:Guided Robo Beam|Guided Robo Beam]], making him one of the few fighters that have appeared to have a different Final Smash across every game since their introduction (along with [[King Dedede]], [[Pit (character)|Pit]], and [[Samus|Zero Suit Samus]]).
=====Robo Beam=====
[[File:RoboBeam.jpg|200px|thumb|left|R.O.B. using '''Robo Beam'''.]]
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'''Robo Beam''' is the name of R.O.B.'s Standard [[Super Smash Bros. Special Moves|Special Move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. In this, he shoots out a laser so long, it takes up the whole width of the screen setting. This move however is extremely thin, approximately 3/4 the size of the [[Zelda#Light Arrow|Light Arrow]]. The move does 3% damage. Also, if the player aims it downwards, it will bounce off the ground. Also, just like Wario's [[Wario Waft]], if the player doesn't use the attack for a while, it will be a Super Robo Beam. However, the attack will not work if used again immediately after firing. [[Kirby]] is able to use this attack if he sucks up R.O.B.'s powers; even saying "Beep!" when using the attack.


=====Arm Rotor=====
In the Korean version, despite R.O.B.'s name being written the same way as in the English version, unlike in the Korean version of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', the announcer refers to him as "Robot", as in the Japanese and Chinese versions.
[[File:ArmRotor.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Arm Rotor''' in action.]]
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'''Arm Rotor''' is the side special move of R.O.B. in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. It's a spinning move that hits the opponent a few times. It causes R.O.B. to move forward a little while spinning, similar to the [[Ice Climbers|Ice Climber's]] move [[Squall Hammer]]. R.O.B. can change the direction of the way he is swinging his arms. He can also deflect projectiles.


=====Robo Burner=====
Due to the default and secondary palettes being swapped between the Western and Eastern regions, some [[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] battles featuring NES-color R.O.B. in the Eastern versions use the Famicom-color one in the Western versions, and vice-versa. His [[List of stages debuting in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U#Boxing Ring|Boxing Ring]] stage name, The Last Of His Kind, references his role in the Subspace Emissary.
[[File:RoboBurner.jpg|200px|thumb|left|'''Robo Burner''' in action.]]
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'''Robo Burner''' is the up special move of R.O.B. in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. When used, he uses a booster to send him flying. R.O.B. can also angle it to the side. Other attacks can be used whilst flying. The flight lasts about five seconds. A short hop will occur if the special move button is simply tapped.


=====Gyro=====
In {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary}}, R.O.B. does not appear when the fighters oppose [[Galeem]] for the first time. However, he, like every fighter except Kirby, is hit by one of Galeem's beams of light and imprisoned in the World of Light, where a puppet fighter of him is created. Said puppet fighter initially serves Galeem, but is later forced into serving [[Dharkon]]. Kirby's team defeat the Dharkon-serving R.O.B. puppet fighter in the Dark Realm, freeing the real R.O.B. who joins the team against Galeem and Dharkon.
[[File:Gyro.jpg|thumb|200px|right|R.O.B. uses '''Gyro''' and throws a Gyromite.]]
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=====Classic Mode route=====
'''Gyro''' is R.O.B.'s down [[Super Smash Bros. Special Moves|special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. R.O.B. pulls out a [[Wikipedia:Gyromite|Gyromite]] and launches it forward. It's movement varies depending on the stage and gravitational effects. R.O.B. can charge it up to make it launch faster, further and make it spin for longer. this charging technique is similar to [[Samus Aran|Samus's]] move [[Charge Shot]]. To use it once charged, the player must press the Down special attack button when they want to fire it. Once R.O.B. shoots it, the Gyromite can remain on the stage for a while, depending on how long the attack was charged for. R.O.B. or another character can pick it up and throw it again. Until a fired Gyromite disappears, the player can't shoot another one. The name comes from the game ''Gyromite'', R.O.B.'s first appearance, and his weapon, the ''Gyromite''.
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|[[Little Mac]] (wire-frame costume)
|
|[[List of stages debuting in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U#Boxing Ring|Boxing Ring]]
|Tunnel Theme - X-Scape
|-
!5
|[[Wii Fit Trainer]] (female), Wii Fit Trainer (male)
|
|[[Wii Fit Studio]] (Battlefield)
|Rhythm Boxing
|-
!6
|R.O.B. ×6
|Horde Battle
|[[Mario Bros. (stage)|Mario Bros.]] (Battlefield)
|Stack-Up/Gyromite
|-
!Final
|[[Galleom]]
|
|
|Boss Battle - Super Smash Bros. Brawl
|}


=====Diffusion Beam=====
===''Super Mario Maker''===
[[File:ROB-DiffusionBeam-SSBBrawl.png|200px|thumb|left|R.O.B., performing '''Diffusion Beam'''.]]
{{multiframe
{{main|SmashWiki:Diffusion Beam}}
|[[File:ROB SMM.png]][[File:ROBAlt SMM.png]]
'''Diffusion Beam''' is the name of R.O.B.'s [[Final Smash]]. Once the [[Smash Ball]] has been opened and R.O.B. activates it, swirling lasers will come out of his eyes, which deal a lot of damage to opponents caught in their short range, without any knockback. The player can choose to shoot a quick short-range laser beam which does moderate damage and high knockback, and which will cause a KO in most cases. This Final Smash allows the player to move around and pick up items while the lasers are still firing automatically. It also makes R.O.B. temporarily invincible. R.O.B.'s [[Final Smash]] was the only one that wasn't detailed on the [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/hidden07.html Smash Bros. DOJO!!] website.
|align=left
<br clear=all>
}}
R.O.B. also makes an appearance as a [[Mystery Mushroom]] [[Costume Mario|costume]] in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. His appearance changes depending on the region: in the Japanese version of the game, his appearance matches that of the Famicom; in all other versions, it matches that of the NES. Upon transforming into R.O.B., the "level start" tune from ''Gyromite'' plays. When {{button|wii|padup}} is pressed, R.O.B. emits beams of light from his eyes.
{{br}}


====[[Solid Snake]] Codec Conversation====
==Profiles and statistics==
*'''Otacon''': So, Snake, you're fighting Robot?
===''Mario Kart DS''===
*'''Default Karts''': Standard RB, [[ROB-BLS]]
*'''Unlockable Kart''': [[ROB-LGS]]
{{multilang profile
|type=website
|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...
}}
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
=====Website description=====
{{multilang profile
|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.}}
 
=====Trophies=====
{{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.
}}
{{SSBB trophy
|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.
}}
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Ancient Minister
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy135.png|100px]]
|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.
}}
 
=====Stickers=====
{{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.
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Robot & Blocks
|image=[[File:ROB Blocks Sticker.png|120px]]
|game=''Stack-up''
|effect=['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +27
|usable_by=R.O.B.
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Robot
|image=[[File:Robot Sticker.png|120px]]
|game=''Mario Kart DS JP''
|effect=[Energy] - Attack +32
|usable_by=R.O.B.
}}
 
=====Snake's codec=====
*'''[[List of Smash Taunt characters#Otacon|Otacon]]''': So, [[Solid Snake|Snake]], you're fighting Robot?
*'''Snake''': Yeah, it's a robot. Although, couldn't they have come up with a better name?
*'''Snake''': Yeah, it's a robot. Although, couldn't they have come up with a better name?
*'''Otacon''': Actually, in the U.S. they called him "R.O.B." Robot, R.O.B.--take your pick.
*'''Otacon''': Actually, in the U.S. they called him "R.O.B." Robot, R.O.B.--take your pick.
Line 87: Line 210:
*'''Otacon''': ''(chuckles)'' Well, you know...
*'''Otacon''': ''(chuckles)'' Well, you know...


====Brawl Trophies====
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
{| cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse;"
=====Trophies=====
! width=11% | Type
{{SSB4 trophy
!Image
|name=R.O.B.
!Description
|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.
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|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!
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name={{iw|smashwiki|Super Diffusion Beam}}
|image=[[File:SuperDiffusionBeamTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=''Wii U'' only
|category=Final Smash
|appears_in=-
|trophy_box=92: Final Smashes 3
|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.
}}
 
=====Palutena's Guidance=====
*'''[[Palutena]]''': Look at that cute little robot!
*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]''': R.O.B. isn't a very creative name for a robot.
*'''Palutena''': I think it has a certain ring to it.
*'''Pit''': No way! Any name is better than R.O.B.! Like, hmm... How about Mr. HVC-012?
*'''Palutena''': That doesn't exactly roll off the tongue...
*'''Pit''': How about Robobuddy, Third Edition?
*'''Palutena''': And what happened to the first two editions?
*'''Pit''': Oh, good point. How about Zzzrt...Blaaat...Tron?
*'''Palutena''': Let's just keep things simple by calling him R.O.B.
*'''Viridi''': The light on its head shows you the strength of the laser it's about to fire. The moment you forget about it, it'll unleash its laser at maximum power, so watch out!
 
=====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''====
=====Spirits=====
{{Spirit
|no=822
|name=R.O.B.
|image=[[File:SSBU ROB Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=R.O.B. Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Fighter spirit|Fighter}}
|obtain=Clear {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode}} as R.O.B.
}}
{{Spirit
|no=823
|name=''{{iw|nwiki|Stack-Up}}''
|image=[[File:SSBU Stack-Up Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=R.O.B. Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects=Falling Immunity
|obtain=Timmy and Tommy's
}}
{{Spirit
|no=824
|name=''{{iw|nwiki|Gyromite}}''
|image=[[File:SSBU Gyromite Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=R.O.B. Series
|type=Support
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects={{iw|smashwiki|Back Shield}} Equipped
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents=Giant [[R.O.B.]] ×2
|conditions=<nowiki/>
*The enemy favors down specials
*The enemy is giant
|stage={{iw|smashwiki|Living Room}}
|song=Stack-Up/Gyromite
}}
{{spirit
|no=1114
|name=Ancient Minister
|image=[[File:SSBU Ancient Minister Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Super Smash Bros.'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Primary spirit|Primary}}
|slots=2
|class=Ace
|effects='''Neutral'''
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light}} ({{iw|smashwiki|Mysterious Dimension}}); Spirit Board
|opponents=[[R.O.B.]] ×4
|conditions='''Hazard:''' Screen Flip
*The screen will suddenly flip
*The enemy starts the battle with a {{iw|wikirby|Bomber}}
*Explosion attacks aren't as effective against the enemy
|stage=[[Halberd]]
|song=Final Destination - Super Smash Bros. Brawl
}}
 
====={{iw|smashwiki|Super Smash Blog}} bio=====
''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.''
 
==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
{|class="wikitable sortable" width=100%
|-
!width=40%|Title
!width=20%|Description
!width=20%|Release date
!width=20%|System/format
|-
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''
|Non-playable character
|2003
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]''
|Cameo
|2004
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]''
|Cameo
|2004
|[[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
|Unlockable playable character
|2005
|Nintendo DS
|-
|''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''
|Boss
|2006
|[[Wii]]
|-
|-
| align=center | '''R.O.B.'''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|[[File:BrawlTrophy067.png|100px]]
|Unlockable playable character
|''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.
|2008
|Wii
|-
|-
| align=center | '''Diffusion Beam'''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|[[File:BrawlTrophy068.png|100px]]
|Unlockable playable character
|''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.''
|2014
|}
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
 
====Brawl Stickers====
{| border=1 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center" width=100%
|-
|-
! width=120px | Image !! | Game !! | Effect
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Unlockable playable character
|2014
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|-
| [[File:ROB.jpg|120px]]
|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
| ''Mario Kart DS''
|Costume
| ['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +15<br>'''Usable by:''' R.O.B.
|2015
|Wii U
|-
|-
| [[File:ROB Blocks Sticker.jpg|120px]]
|''[[WarioWare Gold]]''
| ''Stack-up''
|Playable character
| ['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +27<br>'''Usable by:''' R.O.B.
|2018
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
 
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
| [[File:ROB JP Sticker.jpg|120px]]
|Unlockable playable character
| ''Mario Kart DS JP''
|2018
| [Energy] - Attack +32<br>'''Usable by:''' R.O.B.
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|-
|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''
|Cameo
|2023
|Nintendo Switch
|}
|}


==Names in Other Languages==
==Gallery==
{{foreignname
<gallery>
|Jap=ロボット<br />''Robotto''<br />ファミリーコンピュータ ロボット<br />''Famirī Konpyūta Robotto''<br>HVC-012 (Mario Kart DS)
ROB Robo Beam Wii U.jpg|[[smashwiki:Robo Beam|Robo Beam]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
|JapM="'''Fami'''ly '''Com'''puter" are the words that make up the name of the Japanese [[NES]]: "Famicom".<br>''Robotto'' means Robot.<br><br><br><br>ROB's product ID.
Robo Beam Brawl.png|Robo Beam in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
ROB Arm Rotor Wii U.jpg|[[smashwiki:Arm Rotor|Arm Rotor]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Arm Rotor move Brawl.png|Arm Rotor in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
ROB Robo Burner Wii U.jpg|[[smashwiki:Robo Burner|Robo Burner]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Robo Burner Brawl.png|Robo Burner in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
ROB Gyro Wii U.jpg|[[smashwiki:Gyro|Gyro]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Gyro.jpg|Gyro in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
ROB-DiffusionBeam-SSBBrawl.png|[[smashwiki:Diffusion Beam|Diffusion Beam]]
ROB Super Diffusion Beam Wii U.jpg|[[smashwiki:Super Diffusion Beam|Super Diffusion Beam]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
SSB4 R.O.B. Screen-7.jpg|Super Diffusion Beam in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''
SSBU Guided Robo Beam.png|[[smashwiki:Guided Robo Beam|Guided Robo Beam]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
===R.O.B.===
{{foreign names
|Jap=ロボット
|JapR=Robotto
|JapM=Robot
|Jap2=ファミリーコンピュータ ロボット
|Jap2R=Famirī Konpyūta Robotto
|Jap2M=[[Family Computer]] Robot
|Jap3=HVC-012
|Jap3N=''Mario Kart DS''
|Jap3M="HVC-012" is the product ID of the robot.
|Spa=R.O.B.
|Fre=R.O.B.
|Ger=R.O.B.
|Ita=R.O.B.
|Por=R.O.B.
|ChiS=机器人
|ChiSR=Jīqìrén
|ChiSM=Robot
|ChiT=機器人
|ChiTR=Jīqìrén
|ChiTM=Robot
}}
 
===Ancient Minister===
{{foreign names
|Jap=エインシャント{{ruby|卿|きょう}}
|JapR=Einshanto Kyō
|JapM=Ancient Lord
|Jap2=マスターロボット
|Jap2C=<ref>{{cite|date=April 10, 2008|language=ja|url=www.smashbros.com/wii/jp/gamemode/modea/modea17.html|title=スマブラ拳!!|publisher={{iw|smashwiki|Smash Bros. DOJO!!}}|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>
|Jap2R=Masutā Robotto
|Jap2M=Master Robot
|Spa=Ministro antiguo
|Spa2=Robot supremo
|Spa2C=<ref>{{cite|date=April 10, 2008|language=es-es|url=www.smashbros.com/wii/es/gamemode/modea/modea17.html|title=Los misterios del emisario subespacial|publisher=Smash Bros. DOJO!!|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>
|SpaM=Ancient Minister
|Spa2M=Supreme robot
|Fre=Ministre Antique
|Fre2=chef des robots
|Fre2C=<ref>{{cite|date=April 10, 2008|language=fr|url=www.smashbros.com/wii/fr/gamemode/modea/modea17.html|title=Les mystères de L’émissaire subspatial|publisher=Smash Bros. DOJO!!|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>
|FreM=Ancient Minister
|Fre2M=leader of robots
|Ger=Uralter Minister
|Ger2=Meister der Roboter
|Ger2C=<ref>{{cite|language=de|date=April 10, 2008|url=www.smashbros.com/wii/de/gamemode/modea/modea17.html|title=Die Geheimnisse in "Der Subraum-Emissär"|publisher=Smash Bros. DOJO!!|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>
|GerM=Ancient Minister
|Ger2M=Master of Robots
|Ita=Ministro Ancestrale
|Ita2=Master Robot
|Ita2C=<ref>{{cite|language=it|date=April 10, 2008|url=www.smashbros.com/wii/it/gamemode/modea/modea17.html|title=I misteri dell’Emissario del Subspazio|publisher=Smash Bros. DOJO!!|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>
|ItaM=Ancestral Minister
|Rus=Древний служитель
|RusR=Drevniy sluzhitel’
|RusM=Ancient Minister
|Chi=上古閣下
|ChiR=Shànggǔ géxià
|ChiM=Ancient Lord
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''[[pikipedia:Pikmin 2|Pikmin 2]]'', there are several treasures related to R.O.B., all in the [[pikipedia:Blast from the Past Series|Blast from the Past Series]]. The [[pikipedia:Remembered Old Buddy|Remembered Old Buddy]] is a R.O.B. head, and has the same acronym as the Robotic Operating Buddy. There are also five Gyro Blocks in the series: the [[pikipedia:Fond Gyro Block|Fond Gyro Block]], the [[pikipedia:Memorable Gyro Block|Memorable Gyro Block]], the [[pikipedia:Lost Gyro Block|Lost Gyro Block]], the [[pikipedia:Favorite Gyro Block|Favorite Gyro Block]], and the [[pikipedia:Treasured Gyro Block|Treasured Gyro Block]].
[[File:R.O.B (US).jpg|thumb|200px|R.O.B. in ''Tomodachi Life'']]
{{BoxTop}}
*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.
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=1}}
**If both are used in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', the player can get two different R.O.B. [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]]. Curiously, the same cannot be done in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''.
{{subspacearmy}}
*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."
{{MK Players}}
 
==External links==
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=Robotic Operating Buddy|NWiki=1|StrategyWiki=Category:R.O.B.|WiKirby=R.O.B. & Professor Hector}}
*{{wp|R.O.B.|R.O.B. on Wikipedia}}
 
==References==
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[[de:R.O.B.]]
[[it:R.O.B.]]

Latest revision as of 15:54, November 14, 2024

This article is about the NES accessory and the in-game character based on it. For other uses of the name Rob, see Rob (disambiguation).
"Robot" redirects here. For Mechakoopas that were called "Robots" in the Super Mario World television series, see Mechakoopa § Super Mario World cartoon. For robots in the Super Mario franchise, see Category:Robots.
R.O.B.
R.O.B.
The original NES accessory.
Full name Robotic Operating Buddy
Species Robot
First appearance Gyromite / Stack-Up (1985, original release)
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996, Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
“They said reviving the video game market wasn't humanly possible. It wasn't.”
—Promotional poster[1]

R.O.B. (short for Robotic Operating Buddy) appears in the 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 video game crash of 1983,[1] though it was compatible with only two games: Gyromite and Stack-Up. In Japan, R.O.B. is called Family Computer Robot, shortened to Famicom Robot or simply Robot.

History[edit]

WarioWare series[edit]

R.O.B., as it's seen in a parody scene of Star Fox.
R.O.B. as a boss in WarioWare: Smooth Moves

R.O.B. makes various minor appearances in the 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. 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 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.

Mario Kart DS[edit]

International
Japan
Artwork of R.O.B. for Western Mario Kart DS releases (left) and Japanese release (right)
Model of R.O.B. from Mario Kart DS
Data-rendered model from Mario Kart DS

R.O.B. is one of the four unlockable characters in Mario Kart DS, the others being Daisy, Dry Bones, and Waluigi. This is R.O.B.'s first and only playable appearance in a Mario Kart game, and he is the game's only playable character that does not return as a playable character in later installments. He can be unlocked by winning gold trophies on either all Nitro or Retro Mirror cups. In the game, he is tied with Bowser for being the fastest and heaviest racers. R.O.B.'s symbol is the NES D-pad colored purple and is the only emblem in the game not to be in a circle. R.O.B. has two original karts: the ROB-BLS, which resembles R.O.B.'s stand for the game Stack-Up, and the ROB-LGS, which is a kart that appears like "legs" for R.O.B. His karts are fast, heavy, and have stronger handling, but they also offer the weakest drifting among all the other karts. Due to his arms not being very flexible and lacking true hands, R.O.B. is the only character in Mario Kart DS who does not control his kart with the wheel, despite his karts having one; instead, he seems to do so by moving his arms, like the real-life accessory.

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[edit]

The R.O.B. series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Super Smash Bros. fighter
R.O.B.
R.O.B. from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (unlockable)
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (unlockable)
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (unlockable)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (unlockable)
Special moves
Neutral:  Robo Beam
Side:  Arm Rotor
Up:  Robo Burner
Down:  Gyro
Final Smash:  Diffusion Beam (Brawl); Super Diffusion Beam (for 3DS / Wii U); Guided Robo Beam (Ultimate)
Battle entrance
Assembles piece by piece as his parts drop from the sky.
“The Last of His Kind”
—Boxing Ring nickname, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

R.O.B.
R.O.B.
R.O.B.'s artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl
SmashWiki article: R.O.B. (SSBB)

R.O.B. appears as a newcomer and unlockable playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He is unlocked by playing 160 Brawl matches, collecting 250 trophies, or having R.O.B. join the party in The Subspace Emissary. His moveset is mostly based on the original R.O.B. accessory. His standard special move is Robo Beam, which fires a beam from between R.O.B.'s eyes. R.O.B.'s side special move is Arm Rotor, which has him spin his arms around rapidly to attack. His down special move is Gyro, which charges and tosses one of R.O.B.'s gyro accessories. His up special move is Robo Burner, which uses jets in R.O.B.'s base to fly into the air. His Final Smash is Diffusion Beam, which fires a short-range constant beam from R.O.B.'s eyes that deals constant damage to nearby opponents.

R.O.B.'s general appearance in the game is that of the Japanese version of the accessory, while his NES colors appear as an alternate costume. Also, one of R.O.B.'s alternate costumes is based on the colors of the North American SNES. In addition, a structure that looks similar to R.O.B. appears in the Port Town Aero Dive stage, as it is in F-Zero GX. It is visible in one of the stop spots in the background of the stage. R.O.B. is an unusual character as he is fast and is difficult to launch, but has lower attack power than other heavyweights.

The Subspace Emissary[edit]

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.[2] 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 R.O.B. Sentries, R.O.B. Launchers, and R.O.B. Blasters. R.O.B.s were also used to detonate Subspace Bombs, to the "Minister's" deepening regret.

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 in The Plains, 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.

The Ancient Minister is not seen again until Samus and Pikachu corner him at the Subspace Bomb Factory. Samus and Pikachu are ready to fight, but the Ancient Minister refuses, growing depressed at the number of R.O.B.s sacrificed to activate the Subspace Bombs, confusing them. Soon after, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Captain Falcon, and Captain Olimar arrive, also battle-ready, but the Ancient Minister still refuses. A holographic Ganondorf appears, quickly realizing that he has betrayed him. Using a remote-controlled button, he is able to control the R.O.B.s, ordering them to attack the Ancient Minister and activate every Subspace Bomb in the factory.

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.[2]

  • Enemy R.O.B.s in The Subspace Emissary.

    Enemy R.O.B.s in The Subspace Emissary.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

R.O.B.'s NES version appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
SmashWiki article: R.O.B. (SSB4)

R.O.B. appears again in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U as an unlockable character. This time around, his default palette is different depending on the version to match the colors of his original release; in the Japanese version, he is the tan and red Famicom palette, while other versions have the grey NES palette. R.O.B. also has a new Final Smash, the Super Diffusion Beam, which turns R.O.B. into a cannon that fires a single beam, dealing continuous damage until the end of the attack.

For equipment, R.O.B. uses the Zapper equipment for attack, the Block equipment for defense, and the Booster equipment for speed.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

R.O.B. from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
R.O.B.'s Famicom version appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
SmashWiki article: R.O.B. (SSBU)

R.O.B. reappears as an unlockable playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This time, he has a light gauge on his chassis showing how much fuel he has left when using his Robo Burner, which emits blue when it is full, yellow when it is two-thirds full, red when it is one-third full, and flashes red when it is completely empty. R.O.B.'s pummel now has him headbutt the opponent, while his forward throw now has him rear his arm back, and punch the opponent. R.O.B. travels higher during his up throw, while his down throw now buries opponents; it deals less damage to compensate. His double jumping animation is now a midair twirl.

R.O.B.'s Final Smash has been changed again, this time to Guided Robo Beam, making him one of the few fighters that have appeared to have a different Final Smash across every game since their introduction (along with King Dedede, Pit, and Zero Suit Samus).

In the Korean version, despite R.O.B.'s name being written the same way as in the English version, unlike in the Korean version of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the announcer refers to him as "Robot", as in the Japanese and Chinese versions.

Due to the default and secondary palettes being swapped between the Western and Eastern regions, some spirit battles featuring NES-color R.O.B. in the Eastern versions use the Famicom-color one in the Western versions, and vice-versa. His Boxing Ring stage name, The Last Of His Kind, references his role in the Subspace Emissary.

In Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary, R.O.B. does not appear when the fighters oppose Galeem for the first time. However, he, like every fighter except Kirby, is hit by one of Galeem's beams of light and imprisoned in the World of Light, where a puppet fighter of him is created. Said puppet fighter initially serves Galeem, but is later forced into serving Dharkon. Kirby's team defeat the Dharkon-serving R.O.B. puppet fighter in the Dark Realm, freeing the real R.O.B. who joins the team against Galeem and Dharkon.

Classic Mode route[edit]
Unreadable Expressions
Round Opponent(s) Rule Stage Song
1 Meta Knight Halberd Pink Ball Activate!
2 Dark Samus Frigate Orpheon Psycho Bits
3 Mr. Game & Watch ×5 Horde Battle Flat Zone X Flat Zone
4 Little Mac (wire-frame costume) Boxing Ring Tunnel Theme - X-Scape
5 Wii Fit Trainer (female), Wii Fit Trainer (male) Wii Fit Studio (Battlefield) Rhythm Boxing
6 R.O.B. ×6 Horde Battle Mario Bros. (Battlefield) Stack-Up/Gyromite
Final Galleom Boss Battle - Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Mario Maker[edit]

R.O.B., in Super Mario Maker.R.O.B., in Super Mario Maker. (Alternate)

R.O.B. also makes an appearance as a Mystery Mushroom costume in Super Mario Maker. His appearance changes depending on the region: in the Japanese version of the game, his appearance matches that of the Famicom; in all other versions, it matches that of the NES. Upon transforming into R.O.B., the "level start" tune from Gyromite plays. When +Control Pad up is pressed, R.O.B. emits beams of light from his eyes.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

  • Website description:
    • English (British):
      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...

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Website description[edit]
  • English:
    R.O.B., the Robotic Operating Buddy from the NES, makes a grand entrance into the maelstrom!
    His stately form has received a lot of attention, but it’s his air of gentle playfulness that really charms us.
Trophies[edit]
Trophy
R.O.B.
BrawlTrophy067.png
Appears in:
NES Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy
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.
Trophy
Diffusion Beam
BrawlTrophy068.png
Appears in:
Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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.
Trophy
Ancient Minister
BrawlTrophy135.png
Appears in:
Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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.
Stickers[edit]
Sticker
R.O.B.
A Sticker of R.O.B.
Artwork from: Mario Kart DS
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Specials: Indirect] - Attack +15
Usable by: R.O.B.
Sticker
Robot & Blocks
A Sticker of R.O.B. and his Stack-Up blocks in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Artwork from: Stack-up
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Specials: Indirect] - Attack +27
Usable by: R.O.B.
Sticker
Robot
Robot Sticker.png
Artwork from: Mario Kart DS JP
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Energy] - Attack +32
Usable by: R.O.B.
Snake's codec[edit]
  • Otacon: So, Snake, you're fighting Robot?
  • Snake: Yeah, it's a robot. Although, couldn't they have come up with a better name?
  • Otacon: Actually, in the U.S. they called him "R.O.B." Robot, R.O.B.--take your pick.
  • Snake: Fine. R.O.B. it is, then.
  • Otacon: In North America, R.O.B.'s body was grey, like the NES. But in Japan, he had a white body and red arms, the color of the Japanese Famicom.
  • Snake: Huh. You sure know your geeky tech stuff, Otacon.
  • Otacon: (chuckles) Well, you know...

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

Trophies[edit]
Trophy
R.O.B.
3DS:
ROBTrophy3DS.png
Wii U:
R.O.B. trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Game(s): Both
Category: Fighter
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
NES Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy (10/1985)
DS Mario Kart DS (11/2005)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 77: NES
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. (American English)
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. (British English)
Trophy
R.O.B. (Alt.)
3DS:
ROBAllStarTrophy3DS.png
Wii U:
R.O.B. trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Game(s): Both
Category: Fighter
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
NES Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy (10/1985)
DS Mario Kart DS (11/2005)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: -
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! (American English)
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! (British English)
Trophy
Super Diffusion Beam
Super Diffusion Beam trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Game(s): Wii U only
Category: Final Smash
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
-
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 92: Final Smashes 3
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. (American English)
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. (British English)
Palutena's Guidance[edit]
  • Palutena: Look at that cute little robot!
  • Pit: R.O.B. isn't a very creative name for a robot.
  • Palutena: I think it has a certain ring to it.
  • Pit: No way! Any name is better than R.O.B.! Like, hmm... How about Mr. HVC-012?
  • Palutena: That doesn't exactly roll off the tongue...
  • Pit: How about Robobuddy, Third Edition?
  • Palutena: And what happened to the first two editions?
  • Pit: Oh, good point. How about Zzzrt...Blaaat...Tron?
  • Palutena: Let's just keep things simple by calling him R.O.B.
  • Viridi: The light on its head shows you the strength of the laser it's about to fire. The moment you forget about it, it'll unleash its laser at maximum power, so watch out!
amiibo[edit]

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[edit]

Spirits[edit]
Spirit
#822 R.O.B.
R.O.B.'s Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game R.O.B. Series
Type Fighter
How to obtain Clear Classic Mode as R.O.B.
Spirit
#823 Stack-Up
Stack-Up's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game R.O.B. Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Advanced
Strength / effect(s) Falling Immunity
How to obtain Timmy and Tommy's
Spirit
#824 Gyromite
Gyromite's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game R.O.B. Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Advanced
Strength / effect(s) Back Shield Equipped
How to obtain Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Giant R.O.B. ×2
Conditions

  • The enemy favors down specials
  • The enemy is giant
Stage Living Room
Song Stack-Up/Gyromite
Spirit
#1114 Ancient Minister
Ancient Minister spirit from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Series/game Super Smash Bros. Series
Type Primary
Slots 2
Class Ace
Strength / effect(s) Neutral
How to obtain World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) R.O.B. ×4
Conditions

Hazard: Screen Flip

  • The screen will suddenly flip
  • The enemy starts the battle with a Bomber
  • Explosion attacks aren't as effective against the enemy
Stage Halberd
Song Final Destination - Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Blog bio[edit]

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.

List of Super Mario appearances[edit]

Title Description Release date System/format
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! Non-playable character 2003 Game Boy Advance
WarioWare: Twisted! Cameo 2004 Game Boy Advance
WarioWare: Touched! Cameo 2004 Nintendo DS
Mario Kart DS Unlockable playable character 2005 Nintendo DS
WarioWare: Smooth Moves Boss 2006 Wii
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Unlockable playable character 2008 Wii
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Unlockable playable character 2014 Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Unlockable playable character 2014 Wii U
Super Mario Maker Costume 2015 Wii U
WarioWare Gold Playable character 2018 Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Unlockable playable character 2018 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario RPG Cameo 2023 Nintendo Switch

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

R.O.B.[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ロボット[?]
Robotto 		Robot
ファミリーコンピュータ ロボット[?]
Famirī Konpyūta Robotto 		Family Computer Robot
HVC-012[?] "HVC-012" is the product ID of the robot. Mario Kart DS
Chinese (simplified) 机器人[?]
Jīqìrén 		Robot
Chinese (traditional) 機器人[?]
Jīqìrén 		Robot
French R.O.B.[?] -
German R.O.B.[?] -
Italian R.O.B.[?] -
Portuguese R.O.B.[?] -
Spanish R.O.B.[?] -

Ancient Minister[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese エインシャント卿きょう[?]
Einshanto Kyō 		Ancient Lord
マスターロボット[3]
Masutā Robotto 		Master Robot
Chinese 上古閣下[?]
Shànggǔ géxià 		Ancient Lord
French Ministre Antique[?] Ancient Minister
chef des robots[5] leader of robots
German Uralter Minister[?] Ancient Minister
Meister der Roboter[6] Master of Robots
Italian Ministro Ancestrale[?] Ancestral Minister
Master Robot[7] -
Russian Древний служитель[?]
Drevniy sluzhitel’ 		Ancient Minister
Spanish Ministro antiguo[?] Ancient Minister
Robot supremo[4] Supreme robot

Trivia[edit]

R.O.B. in Tomodachi Life
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 Famicom coloring would later be available around the world. The NES coloring was never released in Japan.
  • In the Nintendo 3DS game Tomodachi Life, R.O.B.'s description references its appearance in the Super Smash Bros. series, referring to it as an "official Smash brawler."

External links[edit]

R.O.B. coverage on other NIWA wikis:

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Cifaldi, Frank (February 27, 2017). The NES Launch Collection. Video Game History Foundation. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  2. ^ a b April 10, 2008. Mysteries of The Subspace Emissary. Smash Bros. DOJO!! (American English). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  3. ^ April 10, 2008. スマブラ拳!!. Smash Bros. DOJO!! (Japanese). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  4. ^ April 10, 2008. Los misterios del emisario subespacial. Smash Bros. DOJO!! (European Spanish). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  5. ^ April 10, 2008. Les mystères de L’émissaire subspatial. Smash Bros. DOJO!! (French). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  6. ^ April 10, 2008. Die Geheimnisse in "Der Subraum-Emissär". Smash Bros. DOJO!! (German). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  7. ^ April 10, 2008. I misteri dell’Emissario del Subspazio. Smash Bros. DOJO!! (Italian). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
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Mario Kart DS
Drivers and their karts Mario (Standard MR · B Dasher · Shooting Star) • Luigi (Standard LG · Poltergust 4000 · Streamliner) • Princess Peach (Standard PC · Royale · Light Tripper) • Yoshi (Standard YS · Egg 1 · Cucumber) • Toad (Standard TD · Mushmellow · 4-Wheel Cradle) • Donkey Kong (Standard DK · Rambi Rider · Wildlife) • Wario (Standard WR · Brute · Dragonfly) • Bowser (Standard BW · Tyrant · Hurricane) • Princess Daisy (Standard DS · Power Flower · Light Dancer) • Dry Bones (Standard DB · Banisher · Dry Bomber) • Waluigi (Standard WL · Gold Mantis · Zipper) • R.O.B. (Standard RB · ROB-BLS · ROB-LGS) • Shy Guy (Standard SG)
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Flower Cup Desert Hills • Delfino Square • Waluigi Pinball • Shroom Ridge
Star Cup DK Pass • Tick-Tock Clock • Mario Circuit • Airship Fortress
Special Cup Wario Stadium • Peach Gardens • Bowser Castle • Rainbow Road
Shell Cup SNES Mario Circuit 1 • N64 Moo Moo Farm • GBA Peach Circuit • GCN Luigi Circuit
Banana Cup SNES Donut Plains 1 • N64 Frappe Snowland • GBA Bowser Castle 2 • GCN Baby Park
Leaf Cup SNES Koopa Beach 2 • N64 Choco Mountain • GBA Luigi Circuit • GCN Mushroom Bridge
Lightning Cup SNES Choco Island 2 • N64 Banshee Boardwalk • GBA Sky Garden • GCN Yoshi Circuit
Battle Mode Nintendo DS • Twilight House • Palm Shore • Tart Top • Block Fort • Pipe Plaza
Items and objects Banana • Blooper • Bob-omb • Boo • Bullet Bill • Cannon • Coin • Dash Panel • Emblem • Fake Item Box • Fire Chain • Green Shell • Item Box • Lava • Lightning • Mushroom • Red Shell • Shine Sprite • Spiny Shell • Super Star • Triple Bananas • Triple Green Shells • Triple Mushrooms • Triple Red Shells • Trophy
Species, enemies, and obstacles Angry Sun • Big Bully • Bubba • Bus • Bumper • Car • Cargo truck • Chain Chomp • Cheep Cheep • Chief Chilly • Eyerok • Firesnake • Flipper • Ghost • Goomboss • Lakitu • Monty Mole • Moo Moo • Pianta • Piranha Plant • Pokey • Pinball • Pendulum • Puddle • Rocky Wrench • Swoop • Thwomp • Venus Fire Trap • Walking Tree • Wiggler
Techniques Drift • Hop • Mini-Turbo • Rocket Start • Slipstream • Spin Turn
Miscellaneous Boss arenas • Finish line • Gallery • Item probability distributions • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Sponsors • Staff
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Playable characters Mario • Link • Samus • Kirby • Fox • Bowser • Donkey Kong • Yoshi • Peach • Wario • Diddy Kong • Luigi • R.O.B. • Mr. Game & Watch • Sonic • Others (64 · Melee · Brawl)
Final Smash characters Giga Bowser • Wario-Man
Assist Trophies Hammer Bro • Kat & Ana • Lakitu & Spinies • Mr. Resetti • Nintendog • Shadow • Waluigi
Enemies Petey Piranha • Goomba • Giant Goomba • Koopa Troopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Hammer Bro • Bullet Bill • Subspace Army • Shy Guy • Klaptrap • False Character
Stages Normal 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Bros. • Mario Circuit • Mushroomy Kingdom • Rumble Falls • WarioWare, Inc. • Yoshi's Island • Others
Melee stages Jungle Japes • Rainbow Cruise • Yoshi's Island • Others
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Peel • Barrel • Bob-omb • CD • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Key • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Peach • Peanut • Poison Mushroom • Soccer Ball • Spring • Stickers (complete list) • Super Mushroom • Super Scope • Starman • Star Rod • Vegetables • Wario Bike
Subspace Emissary levels The Cave • The Jungle • The Lake • The Swamp • Others
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone Negative Zone
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap Konga Beat
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb Super Dragon
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Flying Slam Bowser Bomb Giga Bowser
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable Peach Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Rocketbarrel Barrage
Miscellaneous Blue Falcon • Cargo • Chaos Emerald • Kart
Further info Assist Trophy characters • Final Smashes • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Snake's codec conversations • Sound test • Staff • Trophies
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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Playable characters Bowser • Bowser Jr. / Koopalings (Larry · Morton · Wendy · Iggy · Roy · Lemmy · Ludwig) • Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong • Dr. Mario • Fox • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Mega Man • Mii Fighter • Mr. Game & Watch • Pac-Man • Peach • R.O.B. • Rosalina & Luma • Samus • Sonic • Villager • Wario • Yoshi • Others (64 · Melee · Brawl · 3DS / Wii U)
Final Smash characters Giga Bowser • Shadow Mario • Wario-Man
Assist Trophy characters Ashley • Chain Chomp • Hammer Bro • Isabelle • Kat & Ana • Lakitu & Spinies • Nintendog • Shadow • Waluigi
Enemies Banzai Bill • Big Goomba • Bill Blaster • Bullet Bill • Chain Chomp • Flame Chomp • Fly Guy • Goomba • Hammer Bro • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Troopa • Kritter • Lakitu • Magikoopa • Nabbit • Pooka • Shy Guy • Spike Top • Tiki Buzz • Others
Stages Nintendo 3DS 3D Land • Golden Plains • Jungle Japes • Mushroomy Kingdom • Paper Mario • Rainbow Road • WarioWare, Inc. • Yoshi's Island • Others (Melee · Brawl · 3DS)
Wii U 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Gamer • Jungle Hijinxs • Kongo Jungle • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Circuit (Brawl) • Mario Circuit • Mario Galaxy • Mushroom Kingdom U • Woolly World • Wrecking Crew • Wuhu Island • Yoshi's Island • Others (Melee · Brawl · Wii U)
Both Hyrule Castle (64) (DLC) • Peach's Castle (64) (DLC) • Super Mario Maker (DLC) • Others (64 · 3DS / Wii U)
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Dr. Mario Megavitamins Super Sheet Dr. Tornado Doctor Finale
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone Poltergust 5000
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap Konga Beat
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb Super Dragon
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Flying Slam Bowser Bomb Giga Bowser
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable Peach Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Rocketbarrel Barrage
Rosalina & Luma Luma Shot Launch Star Star Bits Gravitational Pull Power Star
Bowser Jr. Clown Cannon Abandon Ship Clown Kart Dash Mechakoopa Shadow Mario Paint
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Peel • Barrel • Beehive • Bob-omb • Boomerang • Bullet Bill • CD • Crate • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Grass • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Poison Mushroom • POW Block • Soccer Ball • Spiny Shell • Spring • Super Star • Star Rod • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Scope • Treasure chest • Trophy
Other Assist Trophy characters • Challenges (3DS) • Challenges (Wii U) • Equipment • F.L.U.D.D. • Final Smashes • Gallery (3DS) • Gallery (Wii U) • Glitches (3DS) • Glitches (Wii U) • Home-Run Contest • Mii Outfits • Mii Headgear • Original soundtrack • Palutena's Guidance conversations • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Special Orders • Sound test • Staff (3DS) • Staff (Wii U) • Target Blast • Trophies (3DS) • Trophies (Wii U) • Trophy Rush
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Playable fighters Banjo & Kazooie (DLC) • Bowser • Bowser Jr. / Koopalings (Larry · Morton · Wendy · Iggy · Roy · Lemmy · Ludwig) • Daisy • Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong • Dr. Mario • Fox • Inkling • Isabelle • King K. Rool • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Mega Man • Mii Fighter • Mr. Game & Watch • Pac-Man • Peach • Piranha Plant (DLC) • R.O.B. • Rosalina & Luma • Samus • Sonic • Villager • Wario • Yoshi • Others
Assist Trophy characters Ashley • Bomberman • Chain Chomp • Flies & Hand • Hammer Bro • Klaptrap • Knuckles • Nintendog • Shadow • Thwomp • Waluigi • Wily Capsule
Bosses Giant Donkey Kong • Giga Bowser • Metal Mario
Stages 3D Land • 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Figure-8 Circuit • Gamer • Golden Plains • Hyrule Castle • Jungle Japes • Kongo Falls • Kongo Jungle • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Bros. • Mario Circuit (Wii U) • Mario Galaxy • Mushroom Kingdom (64) • Mushroom Kingdom II • Mushroom Kingdom U • Mushroomy Kingdom • New Donk City Hall • Paper Mario • Peach's Castle (64) • Princess Peach's Castle (Melee) • Rainbow Cruise • Super Happy Tree • Super Mario Maker • WarioWare, Inc. • Wrecking Crew • Wuhu Island • Yoshi's Island (Brawl) • Yoshi's Island (Melee) • Yoshi's Story • Others
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Gun • Banana Peel • Barrel • Beehive • Bob-omb • Boomerang • Bullet Bill • Crate • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Grass • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Poison Mushroom • POW Block • Soccer Ball • Spiny Shell • Star Rod • Super Launch Star • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Scope
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Dr. Mario Megavitamins Super Sheet Dr. Tornado Doctor Finale
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone Poltergust G-00
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap Jungle Rush
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb Stampede!
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Flying Slam Bowser Bomb Giga Bowser Punch
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable Peach Blossom
Daisy Daisy Parasol Daisy Bomber Daisy Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Hyper Rocketbarrel
Rosalina & Luma Luma Shot Launch Star Star Bits Gravitational Pull Grand Star
Bowser Jr. Clown Cannon Abandon Ship Clown Kart Dash Mechakoopa Shadow Mario Paint
King K. Rool Blunderbuss Propellerpack Crownerang Gut Check Blast-o-Matic
Piranha Plant Ptooie Piranhacopter Poison Breath Long-Stem Strike Petey Piranha
Other Assist Trophy characters • Break Free (Lead the Way) • Challenges • Final Smashes • Jump Up, Super Star! • Palutena's Guidance • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Smash Taunt characters • Snake's codec conversations • Sound test • Spirits (1–500 · 501–1000 · 1001–1500 · 1501–1513) • Staff
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