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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 [[Mario (franchise)|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#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=''{{wp|Gyromite}}'' / ''{{wp|Stack-Up}}'' (1985, original release)<br/>''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]], ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-related media)
|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'''; in [[Japan]] known as '''Family Computer Robot''', shortened to '''Famicom Robot''' or simply '''Robot''') 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 compatible games, and was only used for the games ''Gyromite'' and ''Stack-Up''.


While R.O.B. has made cameo appearances in the ''Mario'' franchise, he has also appeared as a playable character, most notably in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''.
{{quote2|They said reviving the video game market wasn't humanly possible. It wasn't.|Promotional poster<ref name=revive>[https://gamehistory.org/nes-launch-collection-1985/ Cifaldi, Frank. Video Game History Foundation. ''The NES Launch Collection''. Posted February 27, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2023</ref>}}
'''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, due to American consumers being uneasy about video games after the {{wp|video game crash of 1983}}, thus giving [[Nintendo]] a foothold in the market and allowing it to be revitalized shortly prior to the release of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''<ref name=revive/> 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 in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', where he uses computer-generated sound effects as well as in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]].
 
==History==
==History==
===[[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]]===
===''WarioWare'' series===
[[File:ROBboss.png|thumb|upright=1.1|R.O.B. as a boss in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'']]
[[File:ROBboss.png|thumb|left||R.O.B. as a boss in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'']]
 
R.O.B. makes various minor appearances in the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]]. In ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', R.O.B. is the subject of [[9-Volt]]'s [[Stack-Up]] [[microgame]]. In ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', a R.O.B. is seen in 9-Volt's game room. In ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'', a R.O.B. accessory appears in the microgame [[Gunslinger]] after the player destroys a blue canister. In ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', R.O.B. is featured in the [[R.O.B. Block Set]] microgame.
====''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!''====
R.O.B. is the subject of the [[Stack-Up]] [[microgame]] in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' from [[9-Volt]]'s games.
 
====''WarioWare: Twisted!''====
In ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', a R.O.B. is seen in 9-Volt's game room.
 
====''WarioWare: Touched!''====
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).
 
====''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''====
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''.
 
====''WarioWare Gold''====
R.O.B. reappears in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', appearing in the [[R.O.B. Block Set]] microgame.
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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''.
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===''Mario Kart DS''===
===''Mario Kart DS''===
[[File:MKDS ROB Artwork.png|thumb|left|R.O.B.'s artwork from ''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}}
[[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]], and is the first non-''Mario'' character to appear as a playable character in a main ''Mario Kart'' game. 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 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 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.
 
In the Japanese version of the game, R.O.B. is colored like his Japanese model, and is named '''HVC-012''', the model number for the Japanese version of R.O.B. 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.


This marks R.O.B.'s first and currently only playable appearance so far in the ''Mario Kart'' series, making him the only playable character in ''Mario Kart DS'' to not return as a playable character in later installments so far.
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.
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MKDS HVC-012 artwork.png|R.O.B.'s Japanese artwork from ''Mario Kart DS'', as HVC-012.
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===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===
{{quote2|The Last of His Kind|[[Boxing Ring (stage)#Fighter nicknames|Boxing Ring nickname]]|[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]}}
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{{SSB fighter infobox
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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>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.


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


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


[[File:SubspaceIntro-ROB.png|thumb|The Ancient Minister's true form: R.O.B.]]
[[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/>
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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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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 [[Boxing Ring (stage)|Boxing Ring]] stage name, The Last Of His Kind, references his role in the Subspace Emissary.
 
=====World of Light=====
=====World of Light=====
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.
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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=====Snake's codec=====
=====Snake's codec=====
*'''[[Radio conversation characters#Otacon|Otacon]]''': So, [[Solid Snake|Snake]], you're fighting Robot?
*'''[[List of Smash Taunt characters#Otacon|Otacon]]''': So, [[Solid Snake|Snake]], you're fighting Robot?
*'''Snake''': Yeah, it's a robot. Although, couldn't they have come up with a better name?
*'''Snake''': Yeah, it's a robot. Although, couldn't they have come up with a better name?
*'''Otacon''': Actually, in the U.S. they called him "R.O.B." Robot, R.O.B.--take your pick.
*'''Otacon''': Actually, in the U.S. they called him "R.O.B." Robot, R.O.B.--take your pick.
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|[[File:ROBTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|[[File:ROBTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|[[File:R.O.B.TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|[[File:R.O.B.TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|align=center bgcolor="lightblue"|'''NES''' ''Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy'' (10/1985)<br>'''DS''' ''Mario Kart DS'' (11/2005)
|align=center style="background:lightblue"|'''NES''' ''Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy'' (10/1985)<br>'''DS''' ''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.''
|''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.''
|''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.''
|''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.''
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|[[File:ROBAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|[[File:ROBAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|[[File:R.O.B.(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|[[File:R.O.B.(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|align=center bgcolor="lightblue"|'''NES''' ''Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy'' (10/1985)<br>'''DS''' ''Mario Kart DS'' (11/2005)
|align=center style="background: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!''
|''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.'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!''
|''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!''
|-bgcolor="lightblue"
|-style="background:lightblue"
![[Super Diffusion Beam]]
![[Super Diffusion Beam]]
|align=center|''N/A''
|align=center|''N/A''
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*''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.''
*''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.''


==Game appearances==
==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
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|''[[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
|}
|}
==Portrayals==
R.O.B. has been voiced by [[Toru Asakawa]] in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. In other games (notably the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]), he uses computer-generated sound effects instead.


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Spa=Ministro antiguo<br>Robot supremo<ref>https://www.smashbros.com/wii/es/gamemode/modea/modea17.html</ref>
|Spa=Ministro antiguo<br>Robot supremo<ref>https://www.smashbros.com/wii/es/gamemode/modea/modea17.html</ref>
|SpaM=Ancient Minister<br>Supreme robot
|SpaM=Ancient Minister<br>Supreme robot
|Fra=Ministre Antique<br>chef des robots<ref>https://www.smashbros.com/wii/fr/gamemode/modea/modea17.html</ref>
|Fre=Ministre Antique<br>chef des robots<ref>https://www.smashbros.com/wii/fr/gamemode/modea/modea17.html</ref>
|FraM=Ancient Minister<br>leader of robots
|FreM=Ancient Minister<br>leader of robots
|Ger=Uralter Minister<br>Meister der Roboter<ref>https://www.smashbros.com/wii/de/gamemode/modea/modea17.html</ref>
|Ger=Uralter Minister<br>Meister der Roboter<ref>https://www.smashbros.com/wii/de/gamemode/modea/modea17.html</ref>
|GerM=Ancient Minister<br>Master of Robots
|GerM=Ancient Minister<br>Master of Robots
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*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 wasn’t 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 ''{{wp|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 ''[[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."


==External links==
==External links==
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=Robotic Operating Buddy|NWiki=1|StrategyWiki=Category:R.O.B.}}
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=Robotic Operating Buddy|NWiki=1|StrategyWiki=Category:R.O.B.|WiKirby=R.O.B. & Professor Hector}}
*{{wp|R.O.B.|R.O.B. on Wikipedia}}
*{{wp|R.O.B.|R.O.B. on Wikipedia}}


==References==
==References==
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