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{{about|the NES accessory and the in-game character based on it|other uses of the name Rob|[[Rob (disambiguation)]]}}
{{about|the NES accessory and the in-game character based on it|other uses of the name Rob|[[Rob (disambiguation)]]}}
{{redirect|Robot|[[Mechakoopa]]s that were called "Robots" in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World television series]]|[[Mechakoopa#Super Mario World cartoon|Mechakoopa § Super Mario World cartoon]]|robots in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]|[[:Category:Robots]]}}
{{redirect|Robot|[[Mechakoopa]]s that were called "Robots" in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World television series]]|[[Mechakoopa#Super Mario World cartoon|Mechakoopa § Super Mario World cartoon]]|robots in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]|[[:Category:Robots]]}}
{{quote2|The Last of His Kind|[[Boxing Ring (stage)#Fighter nicknames|Boxing Ring nickname]]|[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]}}
{{character infobox
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:NES-ROB.png|250px]]<br>The original NES accessory.  
|image=[[File:NES-ROB.png|250px]]<br>The original NES accessory.  
|full_name=Robotic Operating Buddy
|full_name=Robotic Operating Buddy
|species=Robot
|species=Robot
|first_appearance=''[[nwiki:Gyromite|Gyromite]]'' / ''[[nwiki:Stack-Up|Stack-Up]]'' (1985, original release)<br/>''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]], ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise)
|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. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|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 released alongside the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] to help advertise the console as a toy. He functions by translating flashes of information on the television screen into physical actions to assist players in its only two compatible 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'''. While R.O.B. has made cameo appearances in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], he has also appeared as a playable character, most notably in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. In the game and certain others, such as the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], R.O.B. uses computer-generated sound effects.
{{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==
==History==
===''WarioWare'' series===
===''WarioWare'' series===
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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''.
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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===''Mario Kart DS''===
===''Mario Kart DS''===
{{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}}
{{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}}
[[File:MKDSRobModel.png|thumb|Data-rendered model from ''Mario Kart DS'']]
[[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, R.O.B. is the only character in ''Mario Kart DS'' who doesn't 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 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.


In the Japanese version, 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 have also 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.
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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===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===
{{SSB fighter infobox
{{SSB fighter infobox
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|image=ROB SSBU.png
|image=ROB 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)
|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]] (''Brawl''); [[#Super Diffusion Beam|Super Diffusion Beam]] (''for 3DS'' / ''Wii U''); [[#Guided Robo Beam|Guided Robo Beam]] (''Ultimate'')
|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]]}}
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
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[[File:ROB SSBB.png|frame|class=noclear]]
[[File:BrawlROB.jpg|thumb|left|R.O.B.'s artwork for ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']]
[[File:BrawlROB.jpg|thumb|left|R.O.B.'s artwork for ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|R.O.B. (SSBB)}}
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|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|Robo Beam]], which fires a beam from between R.O.B.'s eyes. R.O.B.'s side special move is [[#Arm Rotor|Arm Rotor]], which has him spin his arms around rapidly to attack. His down special move is [[#Gyro|Gyro]], which charges and tosses one of R.O.B.'s gyro accessories. His up special move is [[#Robo Burner|Robo Burner]], which uses jets in R.O.B.'s base to fly into the air. His [[Final Smash]] is [[#Diffusion Beam|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. 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.


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.
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=====
=====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>April 10, 2008. [https://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/gamemode/modea/modea17.html Mysteries of The Subspace Emissary]. ''Smash Bros. DOJO!!''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</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.
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]]
[[File:SubspaceIntro-AncientMinister.png|thumb|left|The Ancient Minister's introduction]]
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[[File:SubspaceIntro-ROB.png|thumb|The Ancient Minister's true form: R.O.B.]]
[[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 ends up finally 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/>
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>
<gallery>
ROB Sentry Brawl screenshot.png|Enemy R.O.B.s in The Subspace Emissary.
ROB Sentry Brawl screenshot.png|Enemy R.O.B.s in The Subspace Emissary.
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
====''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''.]]
[[File:ROBSSB4EN.png|thumb|200px|R.O.B.'s NES version appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''.]]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|R.O.B. (SSB4)}}
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|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|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.
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.


For [[equipment]], R.O.B. uses the Zapper equipment for attack, the Block equipment for defense, and the Booster equipment for speed.
For [[equipment]], R.O.B. uses the Zapper equipment for attack, the Block equipment for defense, and the Booster equipment for speed.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
[[File:ROBFamicom_SSBU.png|thumb|left|200px|R.O.B.'s Famicom version appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
[[File:ROBFamicom_SSBU.png|thumb|left|200px|R.O.B.'s Famicom version appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|R.O.B. (SSBU)}}
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|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. 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.


Once again, R.O.B.'s Final Smash has been changed, 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 [[Zero Suit Samus]]).
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]]).


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.
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 (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.
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.


=====World of Light=====
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.
R.O.B. is not seen 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.
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=====Classic Mode route=====
=====Classic Mode route=====
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====Special moves====
=====Robo Beam=====
[[File:ROB Robo Beam Wii U.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Robo Beam in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Robo Beam}}
'''Robo Beam''' is R.O.B.'s standard special move. When used, R.O.B. fires a laser beam from his eyes that travels through opponents. The shot can be angled up or down with the control stick and reflect off of the floors or walls, and using the beam closer to opponents causes them fire damage. Firing again right after firing once causes the beam to be a close-range attack. Holding the Robo Beam for a period of time turns the shot into the '''Super Robo Beam''',<ref>(March 6, 2008). [https://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/hidden07.html R.O.B.]. ''Smash Bros. DOJO!!''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.</ref> a larger and more powerful shot that travels across the entire stage. The levels of charge are determined by the LED on R.O.B.'s head; he glows brighter and blinks faster when the normal Robo Beam can be used, and he glows and blinks even more, in addition to a sound playing, when the Super Robo Beam is available.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'', Robo Beam has two customizable variations that can be unlocked and switched out. The first custom move is '''Wide-Angle Beam''', which allows R.O.B. to fire a less-powerful beam at wider angles. The second is '''Infinite Robo Beam''', which allows R.O.B. to fire the standard Robo Beam at any point, but it takes longer to charge the Super Robo Beam, the attack itself is weaker, and the laser can no longer bounce off walls.
{{br}}
;Names in other languages
{{foreign names
|Jap=ロボビーム
|JapR=Robo Bīmu
|JapM=Robo Beam
}}
<gallery>
Robo Beam Brawl.png|Robo Beam in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
</gallery>
=====Arm Rotor=====
[[File:ROB Arm Rotor Wii U.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Arm Rotor in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Arm Rotor}}
'''Arm Rotor''' is R.O.B.'s side special move. R.O.B. spins his arms around at a downward angle as he moves forward, dealing multiple hits to any opponents in his path; in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'', the move ends with an uppercut that deals greater damage and knockback. Players can move in the opposite direction while the move is in use. The move also lasts longer if the player holds down the special move button, and can reflect projectiles.
Two custom variants for Arm Rotor are also available in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''. The first is '''Reflector Arm''', which makes it easier to reflect projectiles as R.O.B.'s arms spin completely horizontally rather than at an angle, but R.O.B. can no longer move during the attack. The second is '''Backward Arm Rotor''', which has a shorter spin but allows the uppercut to happen more quickly.
;Names in other languages
{{foreign names
|Jap=アームスピン
|JapR=Āmu Supin
|JapM=Arm Spin
}}
<gallery>
Arm Rotor move Brawl.png|Arm Rotor in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
</gallery>
=====Robo Burner=====
[[File:ROB Robo Burner Wii U.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Robo Burner in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Robo Burner}}
'''Robo Burner''' is R.O.B.'s up special move. When used, R.O.B. flies into the air using the jets under his base. Unlike other up special moves, this move can be stopped at any point and does not leave R.O.B. helpless afterwards. However, the move has a limited amount of fuel, which only recharges while R.O.B. is on the ground. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the three lights that make up a gauge on his chassis indicate how much fuel he has left (three blue lights when it is full, two yellow lights when it is two-thirds full, and one red light when it is one-third full). When it is empty, the lights flash red until it is full again.
In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'', the Robo Burner's first custom variant is '''Robo Rocket''', which turns the move into a jump rather than flight that cannot go as high and leaves R.O.B. helpless afterwards, but can damage opponents. The second is '''High-Speed Burner''', which allows R.O.B. to fly faster but has less total fuel.
{{br}}
;Names in other languages
{{foreign names
|Jap=ロボバーナー
|JapR=Robo Bānā
|JapM=Robo Burner
}}
<gallery>
Robo Burner Brawl.png|Robo Burner in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
</gallery>
=====Gyro=====
[[File:ROB Gyro Wii U.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Gyro in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Gyro}}
'''Gyro''' is R.O.B.'s down special move, based on the gyro accessories that the actual R.O.B. uses to play ''{{wp|Gyromite}}''. R.O.B. charges the attack by spinning the gyro in place on a stand, similar to how he uses an actual gyro; the charge can be stopped by using another button. Pressing the button again causes him to toss the gyro, the distance and power determined by how long it charged. After R.O.B. tosses the gyro and it lands on the ground, it spins in place for a time until it disappears; while it is active, opponents who run into the gyro receive damage as long as it is spinning. R.O.B. can pick up the active gyro, while opponents can catch it while it is in the air.
In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'', the Gyro's first custom variant is '''Fire Gyro''', which tosses a flaming gyro that deals more damage but does not travel as far. The second is '''Slip Gyro''', which tosses a gyro that spins across the ground and trips any opponents that are hit by it.
;Names in other languages
{{foreign names
|Jap=ジャイロ
|JapR=Jairo
|JapM=Gyro
}}
<gallery>
Gyro.jpg|Gyro in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
</gallery>
====Final Smash====
=====Diffusion Beam=====
[[File:ROB-DiffusionBeam-SSBBrawl.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Diffusion Beam]]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Diffusion Beam}}
'''Diffusion Beam''' is R.O.B.'s [[Final Smash]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. R.O.B. shoots a constant beam from his eyes for the duration of the move that deals continuous damage to any nearby opponents and will occasionally shoot a blast of energy. R.O.B. is able to move freely, is invincible to damage and unaffected by knockback, and can use any of his other moves while this move is in use.
;Names in other languages
{{foreign names
|Jap=拡散ロボビーム
|JapR=Kakusan Robo Bīmu
|JapM=Diffusion Robo Beam
}}
{{br}}
=====Super Diffusion Beam=====
[[File:ROB Super Diffusion Beam Wii U.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Super Diffusion Beam in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Super Diffusion Beam}}
'''Super Diffusion Beam''' is R.O.B.'s Final Smash in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'', replacing the original Diffusion Beam from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. R.O.B. transforms himself into a cannon and fires a laser that splits off and ends in four smaller branches. Opponents caught in the beam are trapped and take repeated damage. Once the beam dissipates, the opponents are stunned for a brief moment and R.O.B. fires a second beam that launches them away. The angle of the first beam can be adjusted with the control stick, but the second beam always fires directly ahead of R.O.B.
<gallery>
SSB4 R.O.B. Screen-7.jpg|Super Diffusion Beam in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''
</gallery>
=====Guided Robo Beam=====
[[File:SSBU Guided Robo Beam.png|thumb|upright=1.4|Guided Robo Beam in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Guided Robo Beam}}
'''Guided Robo Beam''' is R.O.B's Final Smash in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', replacing the Super Diffusion Beam from ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''. Similar to the previous Final Smash, R.O.B transforms himself into a cannon and starts firing multiple small lasers that home in on opponents, before firing a green laser beam that grows in size after a few moments before ending with a powerful blast. The laser can be angled either up or down.


===''Super Mario Maker''===
===''Super Mario Maker''===
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*'''Default Karts''': Standard RB, [[ROB-BLS]]
*'''Default Karts''': Standard RB, [[ROB-BLS]]
*'''Unlockable Kart''': [[ROB-LGS]]
*'''Unlockable Kart''': [[ROB-LGS]]
*'''Website Bio''' ([[File:Flag of Europe.png|20px]]): "''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...''"
{{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.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
=====Website Bio=====
=====Website description=====
"''R.O.B., the Robotic Operating Buddy from the NES, makes a grand entrance into the maelstrom!''
{{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.}}
''His stately form has received a lot of attention, but it’s his air of gentle playfulness that really charms us.''"


=====Trophies=====
=====Trophies=====
{|cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse;"
{{SSBB trophy
!width=11%|Type
|name=R.O.B.
!Image
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy067.png|100px]]
!Games
|appears_in='''NES''' Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy  
!Description
|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.
|-
}}
|align=center|'''R.O.B.'''
{{SSBB trophy
|[[File:BrawlTrophy067.png|100px]]
|name=Diffusion Beam
|align=center|'''NES''' Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy  
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy068.png|100px]]
|''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.
|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.
|align=center|'''Diffusion Beam'''
}}
|[[File:BrawlTrophy068.png|100px]]
{{SSBB trophy
|align=center|'''Wii''' ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
|name=Ancient Minister
|''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.''
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy135.png|100px]]
|-
|appears_in='''Wii''' ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
!Ancient Minister
|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.
|[[File:BrawlTrophy135.png|100px]]
}}
|align=center|'''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=====
=====Stickers=====
{|border=1 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center"width=100%
{{SSBB sticker
|-
|name=R.O.B.
!width=120px|Image!!|Game!!|Effect
|image=[[File:Sticker ROB.png|120px]]
|-
|game=''Mario Kart DS''
|[[File:Sticker ROB.png|120px]]
|effect=['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +15
|''Mario Kart DS''
|usable_by=R.O.B.
|['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +15<br>'''Usable by:''' R.O.B.
}}
|-
{{SSBB sticker
|[[File:ROB Blocks Sticker.png|120px]]
|name=Robot & Blocks
|''Stack-up''
|image=[[File:ROB Blocks Sticker.png|120px]]
|['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +27<br>'''Usable by:''' R.O.B.  
|game=''Stack-up''
|-
|effect=['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +27
|[[File:Robot Sticker.png|120px]]
|usable_by=R.O.B.
|''Mario Kart DS JP''
}}
|[Energy] - Attack +32<br>'''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=====
=====Snake's codec=====
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
=====Trophies=====
=====Trophies=====
{|align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"
{{SSB4 trophy
|-
|name=R.O.B.
!width="10%"|Name
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:ROBTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:R.O.B.TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
!3DS Image
|games=Both
!Wii U Image
|category=Fighter
!width="20%"|Appears in
|appears_in='''NES''' ''Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy'' (10/1985)<br>'''DS''' ''Mario Kart DS'' (11/2005)
!American English description
|trophy_box=77: NES
!British English description
|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.
!R.O.B.
}}
|[[File:ROBTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
{{SSB4 trophy
|[[File:R.O.B.TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|name=R.O.B. (Alt.)
|align=center bgcolor="lightblue"|'''NES''' ''Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy'' (10/1985)<br>'''DS''' ''Mario Kart DS'' (11/2005)
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:ROBAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:R.O.B.(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|''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.''
|games=Both
|''Originally released in 1985 as a peripheral for the NES, R.O.B. 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.''
|category=Fighter
|-
|appears_in='''NES''' ''Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy'' (10/1985)<br>'''DS''' ''Mario Kart DS'' (11/2005)
!R.O.B. (Alt.)
|trophy_box=-
|[[File:ROBAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|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!
|[[File:R.O.B.(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|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!
|align=center bgcolor="lightblue"|'''NES''' ''Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy'' (10/1985)<br>'''DS''' ''Mario Kart DS'' (11/2005)
}}
|''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!''
{{SSB4 trophy
|''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}}
|-bgcolor="lightblue"
|image=[[File:SuperDiffusionBeamTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
![[Super Diffusion Beam]]
|games=''Wii U'' only
|align=center|''N/A''
|category=Final Smash
|[[File:SuperDiffusionBeamTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|appears_in=-
|
|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 drags foes to the center, where they'll be hit continuously. The assault finishes off with a single wide beam just for good measure.''
|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.
|''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.''
|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.
|}
}}
<small>Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>


=====Palutena's Guidance=====
=====Palutena's Guidance=====
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*'''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!
*'''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!


====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit====
=====amiibo=====
{|class=sortable align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial; font-size:85%;"
''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.''
|-
 
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image
=====Spirits=====
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Series / game
{{Spirit
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Type
|no=822
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Class
|name=R.O.B.
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Strength / effect(s)
|image=[[File:SSBU ROB Spirit.png|100px]]
!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain
|series=R.O.B. Series
!colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Fighter spirit|Fighter}}
|-
|obtain=Clear {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode}} as R.O.B.
!width=7%|Opponent(s)
}}
!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions
{{Spirit
!width=7%|Stage
|no=823
!width=7%|Song
|name=''{{iw|nwiki|Stack-Up}}''
|-
|image=[[File:SSBU Stack-Up Spirit.png|100px]]
|'''R.O.B.'''
|series=R.O.B. Series
|[[File:SSBU ROB Spirit.png|100px]]
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}
|R.O.B. Series
|slots=1
|Fighter
|class=Advanced
|N/A
|effects=Falling Immunity
|N/A
|obtain=Timmy and Tommy's
|Classic Mode as R.O.B.
}}
|N/A
{{Spirit
|N/A
|no=824
|N/A
|name=''{{iw|nwiki|Gyromite}}''
|N/A
|image=[[File:SSBU Gyromite Spirit.png|100px]]
|-
|series=R.O.B. Series
|''{{wp|Stack-Up}}''
|type=Support
|[[File:SSBU Stack-Up Spirit.png|100px]]
|slots=1
|R.O.B. Series
|class=Advanced
|Support (1)
|effects={{iw|smashwiki|Back Shield}} Equipped
|Advanced
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|Falling Immunity
|opponents=Giant [[R.O.B.]] ×2
|Timmy and Tommy's
|conditions=<nowiki/>
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|''{{wp|Gyromite}}''
|[[File:SSBU Gyromite Spirit.png|100px]]
|R.O.B. Series
|Support (1)
|Advanced
|[[Back Shield]] Equipped
|Spirit Board
|Giant [[R.O.B.]] ×2
|
*The enemy favors down specials
*The enemy favors down specials
*The enemy is giant
*The enemy is giant
|[[Living Room]]
|stage={{iw|smashwiki|Living Room}}
|Stack-Up/Gyromite
|song=Stack-Up/Gyromite
|-
}}
!Ancient Minister
{{spirit
|[[File:SSBU Ancient Minister Spirit.png|x100px]]
|no=1114
|''Super Smash Bros.'' Series
|name=Ancient Minister
|Primary (2)
|image=[[File:SSBU Ancient Minister Spirit.png|x100px]]
|Ace
|series=''Super Smash Bros.'' Series
|'''Neutral'''
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Primary spirit|Primary}}
|World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board
|slots=2
|[[R.O.B.]] ×4
|class=Ace
|'''Hazard:''' Screen Flip
|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 screen will suddenly flip
*The enemy starts the battle with a [[Bomber]]
*The enemy starts the battle with a {{iw|wikirby|Bomber}}
*Explosion attacks aren't as effective against the enemy
*Explosion attacks aren't as effective against the enemy
|[[Halberd]]  
|stage=[[Halberd]]
|Final Destination - Super Smash Bros. Brawl
|song=Final Destination - Super Smash Bros. Brawl
|}
}}


===amiibo===
====={{iw|smashwiki|Super Smash Blog}} bio=====
*''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.''
''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.''
 
The Famicom R.O.B. description adds in “R.O.B. sporting his Famicom colors” to the beginning of the sentence.
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' 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==
==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
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!width=40%|Title
!width=40%|Title
!width=20%|Description
!width=20%|Description
!width=20%|Release Date
!width=20%|Release date
!width=20%|System/Format
!width=20%|System/format
|-
|-
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|Non-playable character
|2003
|2003
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|-
|-
|''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
|''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
|Unlockable Playable Character
|Unlockable playable character
|2005
|2005
|Nintendo DS
|Nintendo DS
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|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Unlockable Playable Character
|Unlockable playable character
|2008
|2008
|Wii
|Wii
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|Unlockable Playable Character
|Unlockable playable character
|2014
|2014
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Unlockable Playable Character
|Unlockable playable character
|2014
|2014
|[[Wii U]]
|[[Wii U]]
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|-
|-
|''[[WarioWare Gold]]''
|''[[WarioWare Gold]]''
|Playable Character
|Playable character
|2018
|2018
|Nintendo 3DS
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Unlockable Playable Character
|Unlockable playable character
|2018
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''
|Cameo
|2023
|Nintendo Switch
|}
|}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
ROB Robo Beam Wii U.jpg|[[smashwiki:Robo Beam|Robo Beam]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
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==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap2R=Famirī Konpyūta Robotto
|Jap2R=Famirī Konpyūta Robotto
|Jap2M=[[Family Computer]] Robot
|Jap2M=[[Family Computer]] Robot
|Jap3=HVC-012 <small>(''Mario Kart DS'')</small>
|Jap3=HVC-012
|Jap3N=''Mario Kart DS''
|Jap3M="HVC-012" is the product ID of the robot.
|Jap3M="HVC-012" is the product ID of the robot.
|Spa=R.O.B.
|Spa=R.O.B.
|SpaM=-
|Fre=R.O.B.
|Fre=R.O.B.
|FreM=-
|Ger=R.O.B.
|Ger=R.O.B.
|GerM=-
|Ita=R.O.B.
|Ita=R.O.B.
|ItaM=-
|Por=R.O.B.
|Por=R.O.B.
|PorM=-
|ChiS=机器人
|ChiS=机器人
|ChiSR=Jīqìrén
|ChiSR=Jīqìrén
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|JapR=Einshanto Kyō
|JapR=Einshanto Kyō
|JapM=Ancient Lord
|JapM=Ancient Lord
|Jap2=マスターロボット<ref>https://www.smashbros.com/wii/jp/gamemode/modea/modea17.html</ref>
|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
|Jap2R=Masutā Robotto
|Jap2M=Master Robot
|Jap2M=Master Robot
|Spa=Ministro antiguo<br>Robot supremo<ref>https://www.smashbros.com/wii/es/gamemode/modea/modea17.html</ref>
|Spa=Ministro antiguo
|SpaM=Ancient Minister<br>Supreme robot
|Spa2=Robot supremo
|Fra=Ministre Antique<br>chef des robots<ref>https://www.smashbros.com/wii/fr/gamemode/modea/modea17.html</ref>
|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>
|FraM=Ancient Minister<br>leader of robots
|SpaM=Ancient Minister
|Ger=Uralter Minister<br>Meister der Roboter<ref>https://www.smashbros.com/wii/de/gamemode/modea/modea17.html</ref>
|Spa2M=Supreme robot
|GerM=Ancient Minister<br>Master of Robots
|Fre=Ministre Antique
|Ita=Ministro Ancestrale<br>Master Robot<ref>https://www.smashbros.com/wii/it/gamemode/modea/modea17.html</ref>
|Fre2=chef des robots
|ItaM=Ancestral Minister<br>-
|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
|Rus=Древний служитель
|RusR=Drevniy sluzhitel’
|RusR=Drevniy sluzhitel’
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:R.O.B (US).jpg|thumb|200px|R.O.B. in ''Tomodachi Life'']]
[[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 wasn’t released in Japan.
*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.
**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]]''.
**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]]''.
*In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''[[nwiki:Tomodachi Life|Tomodachi Life]]'', R.O.B.'s description references its appearance in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, referring to it as an "official Smash brawler."
*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."


==External links==
==External links==
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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]

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]

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.