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|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
|first_appearance=''[[Wikipedia:Gyromite|Gyromite]]'' / ''[[Wikipedia:Stack-Up|Stack-Up]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#1985|1985]], original release)<br/>''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]], ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]''-related media)
|first_appearance=''[[Wikipedia:Gyromite|Gyromite]]'' / ''[[Wikipedia:Stack-Up|Stack-Up]]'' (1985, original release)<br/>''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]], ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]''-related media)
|species=Robot
|species=Robot
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])
}}
}}
'''R.O.B.''' (short for '''Robotic Operating Buddy''') is an accessory for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] who 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. R.O.B. was used for the games ''Gyromite'' and ''Stack-Up''. 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]].  
'''R.O.B.''' (short for '''Robotic Operating Buddy'''; in Japan known as the '''Famicom Robot''', short for '''Family Computer Robot''') is an accessory released alongside the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] to help advertise the console as a toy. R.O.B. functions by translating flashes of information on the television screen into physical actions to assist players in compatible games. R.O.B. was only used for the games ''Gyromite'' and ''Stack-Up''.


Players can control R.O.B. with the {{button|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.
While R.O.B. has made cameo appearances in the ''Mario'' series, it has also appeared as a playable character.


==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
===''Mario Kart DS''===
===''Mario Kart DS''===
[[File:MKDS-ROB Artwork.png|thumb|left|R.O.B.'s artwork from ''Mario Kart DS''.]]
[[File:MKDS-ROB Artwork.png|thumb|left|R.O.B.'s artwork from ''Mario Kart DS''.]]
R.O.B. is one of the four unlockable characters in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', unlocked by winning either all nitro Mirror cups, or all retro Mirror cups. In the game, he is tied with [[Bowser]] for being the heaviest racer.  R.O.B.'s symbol is the NES {{button|nes|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. R.O.B. is the only character in ''Mario Kart DS'' who doesn't control his kart with the wheel. Instead, he seems to control the kart by moving his arms. It's possible that since R.O.B is a robot, he can be wired into the kart to control it.
R.O.B. is one of the four unlockable characters in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', unlocked by winning either all nitro Mirror cups, or all retro Mirror cups, and is the first non-''Mario'' character to appear as a playable character in a ''Mario Kart'' game. In the game, it is tied with [[Bowser]] for being the heaviest racer.  R.O.B.'s symbol is the NES D-pad . 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 appear like "legs" for R.O.B. Its karts are fast, heavy, and have wider handling, but they also offer the weakest drifting among all the other karts. R.O.B. is the only character in ''Mario Kart DS'' who doesn't control its kart with the wheel; instead, it seems to control the kart by moving its arms.


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]], [[Mametchi]], and [[Don-chan]]. [[Link]] from ''The Legend of Zelda'', as well as the [[Villager]] and [[Isabelle]] from ''Animal Crossing'' are also set to appear as extra downloadable characters in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. During online play, they may come across the '''HVC-012''', the red and white 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 the Japanese version of the game, R.O.B. is colored like its Japanese model, and is named '''HVC-012''', the model number for the Japanese version of R.O.B. Its karts are also different colors depending on region. 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.


===[[WarioWare, Inc.|''WarioWare'' series]]===
===[[WarioWare|''WarioWare'' series]]===
[[File:ROBboss.png|thumb|200px|right|R.O.B. as a boss in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves.'']]
[[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$!]]'' from [[9-Volt]]'s games. In ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', a R.O.B. is seen in 9-Volt's game room. In ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'', a R.O.B. accessory appears in the microgame [[Gunslinger]] after the player destroys a blue canister (this microgame is found in [[9-Volt]]/[[18-Volt]]'s stage). In ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', R.O.B. is the boss of 9-Volt's stage, the [[Star Fox (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)|Star Fox]] boss level. Like many of his other appearances, his model differs between Japanese and western versions. He bobs around, shooting either a large revolver-like light gun using both arms in the Japanese version or its western equivalent, the NES Zapper. To defeat him, the player has to shoot the flashing blocks set-up for has if he is being used to play ''Stack-Up''.
R.O.B. is the subject of the [[Stack-Up]] [[microgame]] in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' 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]]===
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|emblem=ROB_Emblem.png
|emblem=ROB_Emblem.png
|image=ROBSSB4EN.png
|image=ROBSSB4EN.png
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (unlockable)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' (unlockable)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (unlockable)
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (unlockable)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' (unlockable)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (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]] (''SSBB''), [[Super Diffusion Beam]] (''SSB4'')
|final=[[Diffusion Beam]] (''SSBB''), [[Super Diffusion Beam]] (''SSB4'')
|entrance=Assembles piece by piece as his parts drop from the sky.  
|entrance=Assembles piece by piece as its parts drop from the sky.  
}}
}}
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
[[File:BrawlROB.jpg|thumb|200px|left|R.O.B.'s artwork for ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
{{main|SmashWiki:R.O.B. (SSBB)}}
{{main|SmashWiki:R.O.B. (SSBB)}}
[[File:BrawlR.O.BSquad.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Enemy R.O.B.s in The Subspace Emissary.]]
R.O.B. appears as a newcomer and unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is unlocked by playing 160 Brawl matches, collecting 250 Trophies, or having R.O.B. join the party in The Subspace Emissary. Its moveset is mostly based on the original R.O.B. accessory. Its neutral 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 it spin its arms around rapidly to attack. Its down special move is [[Gyro]], which charges and tosses one of R.O.B.'s gyro accessories. Its up special move is [[Robo Burner]], which uses jets in R.O.B.'s base to fly into the air. Its [[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 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:SubspaceIntro-ROB.png|thumb|200px|left|R.O.B. in the Subspace Emissary.]]
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.
[[File:ROB SSBB.png|frame|right]]
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.


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]].
R.O.B.'s general appearance in the game is that of the Japanese version of the accessory, while its NES colors appear as an alternate costume. In addition, a structure that looks similar to R.O.B. appears in the [[Port Town Aero Dive]] stage, as it is in ''[[f-zerowiki:F-Zero GX|F-Zero GX]]''. It is visible in one of the stop spots in the background of the stage.


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.
=====The Subspace Emissary=====
[[File:BrawlR.O.BSquad.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Enemy R.O.B.s in The Subspace Emissary.]]
R.O.B.s have two different roles in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''{{'}}s The Subspace Emissary. 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. Sentry|R.O.B. Sentries]], [[R.O.B. Launcher]]s, and [[R.O.B. Blaster]]s. A specially trained group of R.O.B.s serve as the [[Ancient Minister]]'s personal bodyguards, the [[R.O.B. Squad]]. R.O.B.s are also used to detonate [[Subspace Bomb]]s.


R.O.B. appears again in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' as an unlockable character. This time around, his default palette is different depending on the version to match the colors of its original release; in the Japanese version it is the tan and red Famicom palette, while the US and PAL versions have the grey NES palette.
[[File:SubspaceIntro-ROB.png|thumb|200px|left|R.O.B. in the Subspace Emissary.]]
In the Subspace Emissary it is revealed that the [[Ancient Minister]] is actually a R.O.B. himself (the playable character) and is being commanded by [[Tabuu]] to destroy [[World of Trophies|the 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.


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[[File:ROB SSBB.png|frame|right]]
BrawlROB.jpg|R.O.B. in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
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. 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, [[King Dedede]], [[Ness]], and [[Luigi]] save him and he goes on to defeat Tabuu and save the world.
ROBSSB4.png|R.O.B. in the Japanese ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''
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====Special moves====
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
=====Robo Beam=====
R.O.B. appears again in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' as an unlockable character. This time around, his default palette is different depending on the version to match the colors of its original release; in the Japanese version it is the tan and red Famicom palette, while the US and PAL 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.
[[File:RoboBeam.jpg|200px|thumb|left|R.O.B. using '''Robo Beam'''.]]
{{main|SmashWiki:Robo Beam}}
'''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. It also will be deflected at an angle if shielded against. 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=====
[[File:ArmRotor.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Arm Rotor''' in action.]]
{{main|SmashWiki:Arm Rotor}}
'''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 Climbers']] move [[Ice Climbers#Squall Hammer|Squall Hammer]]. R.O.B. can change the direction of the way he is swinging his arms. He can also deflect projectiles.
 
=====Robo Burner=====
[[File:RoboBurner.jpg|200px|thumb|left|'''Robo Burner''' in action.]]
{{main|SmashWiki:Robo Burner}}
'''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=====
[[File:Gyro.jpg|thumb|200px|right|R.O.B. uses '''Gyro''' and throws a Gyro.]]
{{main|SmashWiki:Gyro}}
'''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 Gyro (spinning top) 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 Gyro 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 Gyro 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 ''Gyro''.


=====Diffusion Beam=====
For [[equipment]], R.O.B. uses the Zapper equipment for attack, the Block equipment for defense, and the Booster equipment for speed.
[[File:ROB-DiffusionBeam-SSBBrawl.png|200px|thumb|left|R.O.B., performing '''Diffusion Beam'''.]]
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{{main|SmashWiki:Diffusion Beam}}
'''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.
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==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
=====Trophies (Both Versions)=====
=====Trophies=====
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{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
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!rowspan=2|R.O.B.
!rowspan=2|R.O.B.
|rowspan=2|[[File:R.O.B.TrophyWiiU.png|frameless|center]]
|rowspan=2|[[File:R.O.B.TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=#FF4433|''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.''
|bgcolor=#FF4433|''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.''
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!rowspan=2|R.O.B. (Alt.)
!rowspan=2|R.O.B. (Alt.)
|align=center bgcolor=#FF4433|[[File:ROBAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>
|align=center bgcolor=#FF4433|[[File:ROBAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>(3DS)
|align=center bgcolor=#FF4433|''N/A''
|align=center bgcolor=#FF4433|''N/A''
|rowspan=2|''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!''
|rowspan=2|''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!''
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|align=center bgcolor=lightblue|[[File:R.O.B.(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|frameless|center]]<br>
|align=center bgcolor=lightblue|[[File:R.O.B.(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]<br>(Wii U)
|align=center bgcolor=lightblue|'''NES''' Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy (10/1985)<br>'''NDS''' Mario Kart DS (11/2005)
|align=center bgcolor=lightblue|'''NES''' Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy (10/1985)<br>'''NDS''' Mario Kart DS (11/2005)
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|}
<small>Red indicates exclusive to the 3DS version.<br>
<small>Red indicates exclusive to the 3DS version.<br>
Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>
Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>
=====Trophies (Wii U version)=====
{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
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!width="10%"|Name
!Image
!Description
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|align=center|Super Diffusion Beam
|[[File:SuperDiffusionBeamTrophyWiiU.png|frameless|center]]
|align=center|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.
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|}
   
   
=====Palutena's Guidance=====
=====Palutena's Guidance=====

Revision as of 17:27, October 27, 2015

Template:Articleabout Template:Redirectshere Template:LLquote Template:Character-infobox R.O.B. (short for Robotic Operating Buddy; in Japan known as the Famicom Robot, short for Family Computer Robot) is an accessory released alongside the Nintendo Entertainment System to help advertise the console as a toy. R.O.B. functions by translating flashes of information on the television screen into physical actions to assist players in compatible games. R.O.B. was only used for the games Gyromite and Stack-Up.

While R.O.B. has made cameo appearances in the Mario series, it has also appeared as a playable character.

Game appearances

Mario Kart DS

File:MKDS-ROB Artwork.png
R.O.B.'s artwork from Mario Kart DS.

R.O.B. is one of the four unlockable characters in Mario Kart DS, unlocked by winning either all nitro Mirror cups, or all retro Mirror cups, and is the first non-Mario character to appear as a playable character in a Mario Kart game. In the game, it is tied with Bowser for being the heaviest racer. R.O.B.'s symbol is the NES D-pad . 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 appear like "legs" for R.O.B. Its karts are fast, heavy, and have wider handling, but they also offer the weakest drifting among all the other karts. R.O.B. is the only character in Mario Kart DS who doesn't control its kart with the wheel; instead, it seems to control the kart by moving its arms.

In the Japanese version of the game, R.O.B. is colored like its Japanese model, and is named HVC-012, the model number for the Japanese version of R.O.B. Its karts are also different colors depending on region. 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.

WarioWare series

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. is 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 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

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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

R.O.B. appears as a newcomer and unlockable playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is unlocked by playing 160 Brawl matches, collecting 250 Trophies, or having R.O.B. join the party in The Subspace Emissary. Its moveset is mostly based on the original R.O.B. accessory. Its neutral 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 it spin its arms around rapidly to attack. Its down special move is Gyro, which charges and tosses one of R.O.B.'s gyro accessories. Its up special move is Robo Burner, which uses jets in R.O.B.'s base to fly into the air. Its 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 its NES colors appear as an alternate costume. 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.

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

R.O.B.s have two different roles in Super Smash Bros. Brawl's The Subspace Emissary. 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 serve as the Ancient Minister's personal bodyguards, the R.O.B. Squad. R.O.B.s are also used to detonate Subspace Bombs.

R.O.B. in the Subspace Emissary.

In the Subspace Emissary it is revealed that the Ancient Minister is actually a R.O.B. himself (the playable character) and is being commanded by Tabuu to destroy the 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.

R.O.B.

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. 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, King Dedede, Ness, and Luigi save him and he goes on to defeat Tabuu and save the world.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

R.O.B. appears again in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U as an unlockable character. This time around, his default palette is different depending on the version to match the colors of its original release; in the Japanese version it is the tan and red Famicom palette, while the US and PAL 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.

Profiles and statistics

Mario Kart DS

  • Default Karts: Standard RB, ROB-BLS
  • Unlockable Kart: ROB-LGS
  • Website Bio (Flag of the European Union (previously the European Economic Community). For European release dates.): "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 Bio

"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
Type Image Description
R.O.B. ROB trophy 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.
Diffusion Beam Diffusion Beam trophy 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.
Stickers
Image Game Effect
File:MKDS-ROB Artwork.png Mario Kart DS [Specials: Indirect] - Attack +15
Usable by: R.O.B.
File:ROB Blocks Sticker.jpg Stack-up [Specials: Indirect] - Attack +27
Usable by: R.O.B.
Robot Sticker.png Mario Kart DS JP [Energy] - Attack +32
Usable by: R.O.B.
Snake's codec
  • 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

Trophies
Name Image Appears in Description
R.O.B. R.O.B. trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U N/A 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.
NES Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy (10/1985)
NDS Mario Kart DS (11/2005) 		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.
R.O.B. (Alt.) ROBAllStarTrophy3DS.png
(3DS) 		N/A 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!
R.O.B. trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
(Wii U) 		NES Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy (10/1985)
NDS Mario Kart DS (11/2005)

Red indicates exclusive to the 3DS version.
Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.

Palutena's Guidance
  • 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?
  • Paultena: 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!

Names in other languages

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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Assist Trophies Hammer Bro • Kat & Ana • Lakitu & Spinies • Mr. Resetti • Nintendog • Shadow • Waluigi
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Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
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