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'''R.O.B.''' ({{ja|ロボット|Robotto}}, ''Robot'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was confirmed as a playable character on June 12th, 2018. R.O.B. is classified as fighter #42.

R.O.B.'s beeping sound effects from ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'' were repurposed for ''Ultimate''.

With the exception of the third method, R.O.B. must then be defeated on [[Wrecking Crew]].

R.O.B. is the [[Weight|seventeenth heaviest]] character in the game, being tied with {{SSBU|Snake}}, thus making him a heavyweight. R.O.B. sports average mobility: he has the [[Walk|thirty-third fastest walking speed]], [[Dash|thirty-ninth fastest dashing speed]] and average initial dash, [[Air speed|twenty-sixth fastest air speed]], [[Air acceleration|thirtieth highest air acceleration]], and the [[Traction|forty-eighth highest traction]]. R.O.B. also has the thirty-ninth highest [[Falling speed|falling]], [[Fast fall|fast falling]] speeds, and [[gravity]].

 

Like in ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'', R.O.B. is a zoning-oriented character with very useful projectiles to keep his opponents at bay. [[Robo Beam]] enables him to attack from considerable distance, and becomes the noticeably stronger Super Robo Beam when it is left idle for 14.3 seconds. While Robo Beam interrupts opponents faster, Super Robo Beam deals more damage and has higher knockback growth. [[Gyro]] is an auto-[[charge]]able projectile that becomes an [[item]] when fired. Compared to Robo Beam, it has a more favorable angle for disrupting opponents, while also being more manipulable as a projectile and having greater KOing potential. Thanks to R.O.B.'s [[item throw]]s being among the strongest in the game, Gyro is also very useful when [[Item throw#Directions and strength|smash thrown]] as an item.

 

Aside from his offensive prowess with projectiles, R.O.B. also does not have issues against projectiles, courtesy of [[Arm Rotor]]'s ability to [[reflect]] them with greater strength than they initially had. In addition to its reflection ability, Arm Rotor now boasts KO potential, thanks to its finishing hit having significantly higher knockback growth.

R.O.B's ground game is very good, Jab comes out on frame 3 and acts as a quick move at low percents to escape pressure situations, it can also jab lock and combo. Forward tilt can be useful for spacing at higher percents since it comes out on frame 7, but its' usefulness ends there. Up tilt comes out on frame 4, and is very good for acting as an anti air and combos into up air, which can kill. Down tilt is R.O.B.'s single best move, it lowers his hurtbox a little bit, it has great range, more range than forward tilt and jab, it ties with jab as R.O.B.'s fastest move at frame 3, its total active frames is only 14, meaning it is one of the most safe to spam moves in the game, the move pressures shields and the only thing that can punish the move out of shield is frame 5 or faster up b moves like [[Fire]] and [[Dolphin Slash]], the move trades with shield grabs, the move also combos into itself at lower percents and at higher percents it can start comboing into grab or dash attack, and at even higher percents it can send opponents into a jab lock scenario for a kill at relatively low percents, these jab locks are notoriously hard to react to because of the very low launch angle for down tilt and the low knockback. Lastly dash attack is useful for punishing landings and whiffs, the move is very fast at frame 7, has lots of range, and can combo into forward air at low to mid percents.  

R.O.B.'s air game is also strong, thanks to the excellent and disjointed ranges of all but one of his aerials. Neutral aerial has large, disjointed hitboxes that make it great for covering the opponents options if they lack the range to deal with it, it's also very hard to punish out of shield, due to its damage, total landing lag (7 frames), and range despite its speed and autocancel window. It is also a reliable combo starter at low to medium percentages when [[SHFF]]'d, as well as a useful spacing option. Up aerial is R.O.B.'s least useful aerial over all however it is one of his best options for covering the space above him, thanks to its usefulness in harassing airborne opponents due to its large and long lasting hitboxes and its strength despite the surprising speed of the move. Back and down aerials are R.O.B.'s most damaging aerials when sweetspotted, and have large hitboxes like neutral aerial. However, they also boast specific strengths: the former has recovery potential thanks to it propelling R.O.B. forward slightly, and it is R.O.B.'s only aerial that can kil in neutral due to the safety of the move thanks to its power, great hitbox size and the distance he gains when using it, whereas the latter is a [[meteor smash]] that can hit below the ledge and kill very early if done so, it is also active for a total of 6 frames. Lastly, forward aerial is R.O.B.'s fastest aerial coming out on frame 6, this makes it very spammable in neutral due to how low committal it is to use, as R.O.B. can act right after the move ends, however its hitbox has much shorter range and isn't disjointed.  

Unlike in ''Brawl'', R.O.B. now boasts respectable KO potential. Like his up aerial, back aerial, up throw and Arm Rotor, R.O.B.'s smash attacks now boast KO potential, thanks to being buffed in various ways. Forward smash's sweetspot deals slightly more damage and higher knockback. Although forward smash's other hitboxes deal less damage, they have been re-positioned farther outward, which improves its range. Up smash's sweetspot and down smash also deal more damage and, like forward smash, have had their hitboxes tweaked for the better: up smash now has hitboxes on R.O.B.'s arms that launch the opponent into its thruster hitboxes, whereas down smash is now a [[semi-spike]] and sends opponents at a consistent trajectory as opposed to launching them in a random direction.

R.O.B.'s grab game has also improved. Forward and back throws are still limited in regard to utility, but are nevertheless decent for spacing and setting up edge-guards, back throw however, can kill at the ledge at very high percents, and both can combo into dash attack or gyro at very low percents. In comparison, R.O.B.'s up throw is much more useful. Up throw is his most damaging throw; a very viable KOing option, especially when boosted by [[rage]]; and can even be used for combos at low percentages. However, down throw is possibly his least useful throw, down throw deals poor damage, and buries opponents, however with mashing the opponent can typically get out before R.O.B. has any chance to act, the throw does, however, gain some use at percents past 125%, where R.O.B. can 50/50 mix up with short hop up air or up smash, depending on if the opponent mashes or not, and at around 154% the up smash becomes a true combo.

Although R.O.B. possesses a number of useful traits, he also has some noteworthy shortcomings. Despite his KO potential's drastic improvements, landing his KOing options can still be problematic because of them  being laggy and/or having unimpressive ranges. The latter trait is particularly noticeable in regard to R.O.B.'s arm-based attacks, most of which have hitboxes that have either become smaller and/or tweaked for the worse. For example, his grab game is hindered by his overall grab range now being the shortest in the game because of his much smaller grabboxes, whereas his up tilt has drastically less utility because of its adjusted hitboxes.

In addition to R.O.B.'s hitbox issues, his hurtbox also hinders him, it is very large and wide, meaning he can get hit by a lot of things that other characters such as {{SSBU|Pichu}} would have an easier time getting away from. This also means he is susceptible to combo-oriented characters, such as {{SSBU|Mario}} and {{SSBU|Palutena}}. This is further compounded by his aerials' inability to reliably break combos: neutral and down aerials are too slow, forward and up aerials only hit in front of and above R.O.B., respectively, and back aerial has both slow start-up and only hits behind him.

While R.O.B.'s zoning game remains his greatest strength, the universal nerf to projectile camping has somewhat toned it down. Gyro, in particular, has been the most adversely affected of his projectiles: in addition to retaining its susceptibility to being stolen, a fired Gyro deals drastically less damage and covers less range. The removal of [[glide toss]]ing also significantly hinders its approach potential. Robo Beam's nerfs are not as severe in comparison, but are nevertheless noticeable: it now deals slightly less damage, and both it and Super Robo Beam travel slower. As a a result of these nerfs, R.O.B. now has a more difficult time dealing with most characters that have better projectiles (such as {{SSBU|Young Link}} and {{SSBU|Pikachu}}); attacks that counteract his own projectiles (such as {{SSBU|Fox}} and {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}); or both (such as {{SSBU|Wolf}}).

R.O.B. has been significantly buffed overall in his transition to ''Ultimate''. Similarly to {{SSBU|Mario}}, R.O.B. has received comparatively few major changes in his transition from the previous game; however, most of these changes have majorly improved his toolkit, and he benefits from the changes made to the game's engine as well.  

Arguably R.O.B.'s most impactful buff is towards his Arm Rotor. Previously universally regarded as one of the worst attacks in ''SSB4'', it has reduced start-up lag, much less endlag and faster execution, and larger hitboxes and improved angles that connect with each much better. This not only significantly improves its use as an [[edgeguarding]] option, but when combined with the other changes made to his moveset, it has now become one of the most devastating combo finishers in ''Ultimate'', granting R.O.B. potential [[zero-to-death combo]]s and allowing him to KO opponents at early percentages.

Several of R.O.B.'s attacks have received quality of life changes that improve their utility. Forward smash and back aerial deal more knockback, granting them increased KO potential and toning down one of R.O.B.'s previous weaknesses. Up tilt has had its first hit's hitbox from ''Brawl'' restored, increasing its range and reliability. Down smash now launches opponents at a consistent angle, improving its consistency all around. Robo Beam has larger hitboxes and launches at lower angles, improving their effectiveness as edgeguarding options. Lastly, Gyro has been significantly buffed: it can now be returned to the dock once R.O.B. has grabbed it to charge it again and fire it with less startup, as opposed to tossing it once he has grabbed it. It can also now be jump canceled. These changes grant R.O.B. even more potential combo routes and give him more safe options against opponents.  

R.O.B. benefits from most of the universal changes to the game's engine. The universal increase in mobility and the ability to use any attack out of a run cancel allows R.O.B. to close out the distance more effectively and compounds his improved up-close game. The universal decrease to landing lag noticeably improves R.O.B.'s combo game as well; aside from changes made to his Arm Rotor, they make up aerial's looping hits more viable for starting combos, and neutral aerial's reduced start-up lag coupled with its decreased landing lag noticeably improves its combo potential and makes it a safer option when landing. Lastly, the changes to [[air dodge|air dodging]] benefit R.O.B., as they allow him to edgeguard opponents more effectively, and allow R.O.B. to air dodge out of Robo Burner to gain more distance, improving his recovery.

However, R.O.B. has received a few nerfs as well. His [[grab]] game has been weakened overall, with universal changes to grabs hindering the safety of his grabs despite his improved standing grab. His [[up throw]] has increased endlag, making follow-ups harder, and his down throw now buries, allowing for read-based follow-ups at high percents, but removing any guaranteed set-ups at low to mid percents, particularly his effective down throw-up air combo, dubbed the "Beep Boop". R.O.B. also retains a few of the same issues from his previous incarnation; his unusually large size and lack of fast aerial options leave him susceptible to [[juggling]] (with the buffs to his neutral air failing to fully address this issue), his up-close game is still exploitable due to R.O.B.'s lack of attacks with disjointed range, and his recovery remains predictable and easy to hit him out of with a sufficiently ranged move.  

Overall, R.O.B.'s playstyle remains fundamentally unchanged from ''SSB4'', but changes to several of his attacks and to the game's engine have now properly cemented R.O.B. as the "jack-of-all-trades" between his fellow zoning brethern, as they give him having a far deadlier punish game compared to both of his previous incarnations. R.O.B.'s results in the early metagame of ''Ultimate'' have been the strongest of any of his incarnations thus far, thanks to the efforts of notable players such as {{sm|8BitMan}}, {{sm|Dill}}, {{sm|OCEAN}}, {{sm|Raffi-X}}, {{sm|WaDi}} and {{sm|Zackray}}. This has lead to a strikingly positive reception from the competitive Smash community, with most players viewing him as a high-tier character, in comparison to his mid-tier status in both ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4''.

*{{change|As with all [[veteran]]s returning from ''SSB4'', R.O.B.'s model features a more subdued color scheme. His body has a duller matte finish, and his eyes are less reflective. As a result, he more closely resembles the original peripheral.}}

*{{bugfix|R.O.B.'s eye expressions are now seen properly at all times, as in {{for3ds}}.}}

*{{change|[[Dash]], [[double jump]], and prone animations has been altered.}}

===Attributes===

*{{buff|R.O.B.'s character model was shrunken. This makes his [[hurtbox]] slightly smaller, while keeping his range mostly intact.}}

*{{buff|Like all characters, R.O.B.'s [[jumpsquat]] animation now takes three frames to complete (down from 5).}}

*{{buff|R.O.B. [[walk]]s slightly faster (1.122 → 1.178).}}

*{{buff|R.O.B.'s initial [[dash]] speed is much faster (1.3 → 2.002).}}

*{{buff|R.O.B. [[dash]]es slightly faster (1.568 → 1.725).}}

*{{buff|R.O.B.'s [[air speed]] is slightly higher (1.08 → 1.134).}}

*{{buff|R.O.B.'s [[traction]] has been increased (0.06 → 0.105).}}

*{{buff|The re-introduction of directional airdodges notably benefit R.O.B: they improve his recovery, as he can airdodge out of [[Robo Burner]] to mix-up his recovery or reach the edge after he has ran out of fuel. They also improve his edgeguarding ability due to his useful aerial game and the buffs to [[Arm Rotor]].}}

**{{buff|Both hits have gained additional hitboxes (3.5u → 2.5u/2.5u/2.8u/2.8u (hit 1), 3.5u → 3.4u/3.4u/3.6u (hit 2)), improving its range.}}

**{{change|The move has altered knockback (30 (base)/100 (scaling) → 48/77). This makes the move safer on hit at low percentages, but slightly reduces its KO power.}}

**{{change|Forward tilt now uses stationary hitboxes rather than connecting the hitboxes to R.O.B.'s arm.}}

**{{buff|The side of which [[down smash]] launches opponents is no longer inconsistent; the front hits always launch in front of R.O.B. and vice versa.}}

 

 

***{{buff|This allows for more read-based followups, including up tilt and up aerial, and gives R.O.B. a new KO confirm into up smash.}}

***{{nerf|The new, more consistent attack sacrifices the potential for early KO's that 'Beep Boop' could achieve in ''Smash 4'', although it is still possible at low percentages or if the opponent doesn't mash out fast enough.}}

 

**{{buff|The move has faster startup (frame 16 → 13) and significantly reduced endlag (54 frames → 41).}}

**{{buff|Arm Rotor is executed much faster (FAF 110~137 → FAF 86~108), improving its safety offstage.}}

**{{buff|The multihits now have set knockback (20 (base)/70 (scaling) → 40 (set)/65 (scaling)), use an autolink angle (120°/145°/145°/361° → 367°) and have a noticeably reduced hitlag multiplier (0.7× → 0.2×). Additionally, the move in general has slightly larger hitboxes (multi-hits: 3.3u/3.3u/3.3u/4.3u → 3.3u/3.3u/4u/4.5u, final hit: 5.5u → 6u), and the final hit extends further inwards (Z offset: -4–14 → -4.5–14). These changes allow the move to connect significantly more reliably, make it harder to escape from, and allow it to hit behind R.O.B better, increasing the move's reliability.}}

**{{nerf|Akin to its ''Brawl'' counterpart, Arm Rotor has much less horizontal maneuverability on the ground.}}

**{{buff|If R.O.B. grabs a Gyro he's previously thrown or dropped, it can be returned to its dock and charged again. This allows him to store his Gyro in a similar manner to Pocket, reducing the opportunity for his opponents to use it against him, and allowing him to keep up the pressure with it for a longer period of time.}}

 

R.O.B has recieved a mix of [[buff]]s and [[nerf]]s.

*{{nerf|Removed instant Gyro Cancelling.}}

*{{buff|Arm Rotor connects more reliably.}}

*{{nerf|Robo Beam deals less shield damage.}}

*{{nerf|Gyro deals less shield damage.}}

*{{buff|Neutral attack 1 connects into neutral attack 2 more reliably as the first hit's 180° hitbox has higher base knockback (18 → 40). This notably also allowed the move to lead into a down tilt which could begin a loop (jab → down tilt, jab → down tilt etc.) known as the "Robble".}}

*{{buff|Neutral attack 2 has more range.}}

*{{nerf|Neutral attack 1's 180° hitbox has less base knockback (40 → 23) and hitstun, no longer being able to lead into a down tilt loop.}}

|neutralname= 

|neutraldesc=Two alternating [[Wikipedia:Hook (boxing)|hooks]]. Both of its hits hit on frame 3, which ties it with down tilt as R.O.B.'s fastest attack. Its first hit can be repeated by holding the attack button, and can also jab lock opponents, while the second hit is useful for spacing.

|ftiltname= 

|ftiltdmg=8% (arm), 10% (arm's tip)

|ftiltdesc=A lunging hook. This attack can be angled; the tip of R.O.B.'s arm is decent for spacing, beginning at 50%.

|utiltname= 

|utiltdmg=3% (hit 1), 5% (hit 2)

|utiltdesc=Thrusts his arms upward. It is good for starting combos into itself, up smash and up aerial from low to medium percentages, or functioning as an anti-air attack. However, it has very minimal horizontal range, which forces R.O.B. to practically stand next to a grounded opponent in order to land it.

|dtiltname= 

|dtiltdesc=Thrusts his arms low along the ground. It hits on frame 3, which ties it with neutral attack as R.O.B.'s fastest attack. Although it has a small chance to [[trip]] opponents, its overall fast speed largely offsets this and makes it an excellent set-up option.

|dashname= 

|dashdesc=A double [[Wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Forearm club|forearm club]]. It can be followed up with forward aerial if the opponent's reaction is read properly.

|fsmashdmg=15% (base), 11.5% (middle), 6% (tip)

|fsmashdesc=An optical energy blast, similar to the uncharged [[Robo Beam]]. It can be angled; has very high knockback growth; and its base hitbox deals respectable damage. Altogether, these enable it to KO middleweights at 109% near the edge. Although slightly weaker, its middle hitbox is still strong enough to KO middleweights at 136% near the edge. However, its range is merely average at best, it has high ending lag and the blast's tip has extremely minimal KO potential.

|usmashname= 

|usmashdmg=3% (hit 1), 14% (hit 2)

|usmashdesc=Performs a handstand and activates his thrusters to emit a [[Flame|fiery]] blast upward. It hits on frame 10, which is somewhat fast for a smash attack. It also has deceptive horizontal range on the ground, thanks to R.O.B.'s arms having hitboxes that launch opponents into the thrusters' hitboxes, the latter of which are fairly powerful. Its base KOs middleweights at 113%, whereas its tip KOs them at 116%. Altogether, these traits make it a reliable KOing option, especially from [[out of shield]]. However, it has high ending lag.

|dsmashname= 

|dsmashdmg=3.5% (hits 1 and 2), 5% (hit 3)

|dsmashdesc=Lowers his torso and spins it around rapidly while outstretching his arms to perform a series of [[Wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Clothesline|discus clotheslines]], similarly to [[Arm Rotor]]. It hits on frame 7, which is very fast for a smash attack. Thanks to it being a [[semi-spike]] and its last hit's very high knockback growth, it KOs at middleweights at 129% while near the edge, and is very effective for edge-guarding. However, its base hitboxes launch the opponent behind R.O.B., which means that he must face away from the edge when attempting to use this move in order to properly launch the opponent off-stage. Like forward and up smash, it also has high ending lag.

|nairdmg=9.5% (base), 7.5% (tip)

|nairdesc=Activates his thrusters to somersault and emit a fiery blast in a circular motion. Its large hitbox, very minimal landing lag and ability to auto-cancel with a short hop collectively make it very useful for spacing, approaching and starting combos. Due to it hitting on frame 14, however, it is one of the slowest of its type and is punishable if it is not spaced properly.

|fairname= 

|fairdmg=7%

|fairdesc=A double forearm club. It hits on frame 6, making it R.O.B.'s fastest aerial. It is also ideal for spacing when [[SHFF]]'d, has minimal landing lag and is decent for edge-guarding. However, it lacks KO potential because of its average damage output and very low base knockback. It is also R.O.B.'s only aerial that does not have a disjointed hitbox.

|bairname=Air Boosters

|bairdmg=15% (base), 13% (middle), 9% (late base/middle)

|bairdesc=Leans forward and activates his thrusters to emit a fiery blast behind himself. Very high power, but is very slow, coming out on frame 18 and has several sourspots. It also is unable to autocancel in a short hop. Back aerial can also be used for horizontal recovery, as it slightly propels him forward and does not consume [[Robo Burner]]'s fuel.

|uairname= 

|uairdmg=1.5% (hits 1 - 4), 4% (hit 5)

|uairdesc=Rapidly rotates his arms upward, ending it with an upward double forearm club. It hits on frame 7, making it R.O.B.'s second fastest aerial. It is down throw's most reliable follow-up from low to medium percentages. It is also useful for juggling and KOing, as its loop hits keep the opponent trapped reliably, whereas its last hit's extremely high knockback growth enables it to KO middleweights at 115% while near the upper [[blast line]]. It can also auto-cancel with a short hop.  

|dairname= 

|dairdmg=12% (base), 11% (middle), 6% (tip)

|dairdesc=Activates his thrusters to emit a fiery blast downward. The middle portion of the blast is a powerful [[meteor smash]], which makes it a very potent edge-guarding option, especially after an [[Edge-guarding#Ledge trump|edge trump]] if the opponent re-grabs the edge. Auto-cancels in a short hop due to it stopping R.O.B's momentum. Due to it hitting on frame 20 and having 43 frames of ending lag, it is R.O.B.'s slowest aerial. When coupled with its 12 frames of landing lag, it is punishable if it is not spaced properly and auto-canceled, though not to the same extent as in ''SSB4''.

 

|grabname= 

|grabdesc=[[wikipedia:Clinch fighting|Clinches]] the opponent.

|pummelname= 

|pummeldesc=A headbutt.

|fthrowname=

|fthrowdesc=While holding the opponent in his "hand", R.O.B. pulls his arm back and then flings it forward, throwing them away.

|bthrowname=

|bthrowdesc=Flings the opponent behind him with both of his arms. If fully charged beforehand, Gyro can follow up from a back throw from low to mid percentages.

|uthrowname=

|uthrowdesc=Performs a jet-propelled [[Wikipedia:Piledriver (professional wrestling)#Reverse piledriver|reverse piledriver]].

|dthrowname=

|dthrowdesc= R.O.B. flips the opponent over and drills them into the ground headfirst, [[Bury|burying]] them.

|edgedesc=Swings his base forward and activates his thrusters to emit a fiery blast forward while climbing up. Despite the appearance, it doesn't possess a flame hitbox.

|nsdmg=7% (Uncharged Robo Beam), 11.5% (Robo Beam, point-blank), 4.5% (Robo Beam, long range), 22% (Super Robo Beam, point-blank), 15% (Super Robo Beam, long range)

|nsdesc=An optical laser with 3 different levels: '''Uncharged Robo Beam''', '''Robo Beam''', and '''Super Robo Beam'''. Uncharged Robo Beam is a very small energy blast instead of a laser, and can only damage opponents at point-blank range. However, it can be fired consecutively and has deceptively high knockback growth, which allow it to ward off nearby opponents. Conversely, both Robo Beam and Super Robo Beam can damage opponents from afar and ricochet, but cannot be fired consecutively. Robo Beam and Super Robo Beam also deal noticeably more damage when fired at point-blank range. It is one of R.O.B.'s options for zoning alongside Gyro, with Robo Beam being better for his neutral game, while Super Robo Beam is better for surprising opponents.

|ssdmg=1.5% (loop), 3% (final hit)<br/>1.5× reflected projectile

|ssdesc=Rapidly spins his torso around to perform a series of discus clotheslines that concludes with an uppercut. Mashing the special button extends the duration of the move. It can also [[reflect]] projectiles and move R.O.B. forward or backward while the [[control stick]] is tilted in the respective direction.

|usdmg=0%

|usdesc=Activates his thrusters in order to fly. It grants impressive vertical and horizontal recovery distance, although R.O.B. has a set amount of fuel, indicated by the gauge in his chassis, to use in order to perform this move. Fuel is recovered over time as long as R.O.B. is grounded. This doesn't cause [[helpless]]ness, allowing R.O.B. to [[fast fall]], [[air dodge]], or attack with any aerials or any of his other specials either through its duration or after its conclusion. R.O.B. is also immune to [[footstool jump]]s while using this move, although other characters can still jump off of him regardless. It also grants [[intangibility]] on frames 2-4, but only when performed on the ground.

|dsdesc=Charges a spinning top on his base. R.O.B.'s other zoning option alongside Robo Beam, it can be picked up and thrown as an [[item]] after making contact with either the opponent or the stage. However, opponents can do the same and thus use the top against him. Only one Gyro can be active at a time, and attempting another will result in R.O.B. flailing in confusion. If R.O.B. is holding his Gyro, he will be able to charge it again. Typically, an idle Gyro deals little knockback when touched, (albeit enough to harass anyone trying to get past), but it can [[lock]].

|fsdesc=Re-configures his body into a cannon-like form, and begins to charge energy. During the charge, he fires smaller red lasers that home on opponents in front of him. He then unleashes the built up energy in the form of a green laser, which can be angled up or down. As the Final Smash begins to end, the laser briefly enlarges, becoming wider and more powerful.

Portions of R.O.B.'s body descend from the sky and assemble together.

*'''Up Taunt''': Faces the screen and spins his arms and head in a circle.

*'''Side Taunt''': Faces the screen and moves his head around, flashing bright lights from his eyes.

*'''Down Taunt''': Faces the screen, moves his arms down and then moves them back up again, spinning them whilst he does so.

SSBUROBIdle1.gif|R.O.B.'s first idle pose

SSBUROBIdle2.gif|R.O.B.'s second idle pose

*'''Left:''' While advancing forward, R.O.B. rotates his "hands" outward while his arms point out straight. After halting, he spins his arms in alternating directions and rotates his head 360° counterclockwise. Afterwards, he adjusts his arms to face upward, continuously raising and lowering them in a flexing gesture. R.O.B.'s head also rotates 360° clockwise after every 2 times he pumps his arms.

*'''Up:''' Hovers in the air, spins, and lands. He then proceeds to continuously lower and raise his arms while rotating his head.

*'''Right:''' Turns his head and flashes the lights in his eyes while clapping. He then proceeds to continuously clap, lowering his arms after each clap.

==In competitive play==

===Notable players===

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*{{Sm|8BitMan|USA}} (#51) - One of the best R.O.B. players in the world. Placed 9th at both {{Trn|Smash Conference United}} and {{Trn|Glitch 6}}, and 17th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}. Has wins over {{Sm|CaptainZack}}, {{Sm|Shoyo James}}, and {{Sm|Sinji}}.

*{{Sm|Benny&TheJets|USA}} - The best R.O.B. player in South Carolina. Placed 9th at {{Trn|2GG: Grand Tour - South Carolina}}, 13th at {{Trn|Just Roll With It! 11}}, and 49th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2019}}. Ranked 3rd on the [[South Carolina Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|South Carolina Ultimate Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|Dill|USA}} - One of the best R.O.B. mains in Tri-state. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Combo Breaker 2019}}, 9th at {{Trn|Smash at The Paramount}}, 17th at {{Trn|Overclocked Ultimate}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Suplex City Smash}}.

*{{Sm|Dragoomba|USA}} - The best R.O.B. player in the northwest and one of the best in the United States. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Crown}} and 33rd at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Lui$}}, {{Sm|NAKAT}}, and {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}.

*{{Sm|Epic_Gabriel|USA}} - One of the best R.O.B. players in Florida. Placed 9th at {{Trn|Overlords of Orlando: Ultimate Edition}}, 13th at {{Trn|Come to Papa 3}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Smash Conference United}}. Ranked 2nd on the [[Florida Power Rankings#Central Florida 2|Central Florida Ultimate Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|GwJ|USA}} - One of the best R.O.B. players in the United States. Placed 4th at {{Trn|Smashadelphia Ultimate}} and 9th at {{Trn|Let's Make Moves}} with wins over {{Sm|Larry Lurr}} and {{Sm|Laid}}. Ranked 9th on the [[Philadelphia Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Rankings|Philadelphia Ultimate Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|KiraFlax|USA}} - Places 1st at {{Trn|2GG: Breakthrough 2019}} and 25th at {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}} with R.O.B. and {{SSBU|Dark Pit}}.

*{{Sm|LoNg0uw|Germany}} - The best R.O.B. player in Europe. Placed 13th at {{Trn|Albion 4}}. Ranked 16th on the [[German Power Rankings|German Ultimate Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|OCEAN|Japan}} - The best solo R.O.B. player in Japan. Placed 13th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 4}} and 17th at {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}}. Ranked 30th on the [[Japan Player Rankings]].

*{{Sm|Raffi-X|USA}} - One of the best R.O.B. players in the world. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Shine 2019}}, 9th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}} with wins over {{sm|Mr E}}, {{sm|Riddles}}, {{sm|Dark Wizzy}}, {{sm|Gen}}, {{sm|Blacktwins13}}, and {{sm|Stroder}}. Ranked 5th on the [[New England Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|Somo|Japan}} - Placed 17th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 3}} and 25th at {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}} with a win over {{Sm|Cosmos}}.

*{{Sm|WaDi|USA}} (#24) - The best R.O.B. player in the United States and one of the two best in the world. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Heart of Battle}}, 7th at {{Trn|Glitch 6}}, 7th at {{Trn|CEO 2019}}, 9th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2019}}, 9th at {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}}, 17th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}, 25th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}}. He has taken sets off of {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}}, {{Sm|Dabuz}}, {{Sm|Salem}}, and {{Sm|VoiD}}.

*{{Sm|Zackray|Japan}} (#12) - The best R.O.B. player in Japan and one of the two best in the world. Placed 1st at {{Trn|KVOxTSB 2019}}, {{Trn|EGS Cup 2}}, {{Trn|Sumabato SP 8}}, and {{Trn|The Big House 9}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 5}}, 4th at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga Kickoff}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Mainstage}}. He has taken sets off of {{Sm|Abadango}}, {{Sm|T}}, {{Sm|HIKARU}}, {{Sm|Eim}}, {{Sm|Gackt}}, {{Sm|Tweek}} and {{Sm|YB}}. The first person to double-eliminate {{Sm|Tweek}} outside of Grand Finals.

R.O.B.'s opponents all wear masks or lack expressive faces. His boss, [[Galleom]], fits in with the theme due to being a robot and lacking expressive face.

{|class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"

!Round!!Opponent!!Stage!!Music

|1||{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Halberd]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Pink Ball Activate!}}''

|2||{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Frigate Orpheon]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Psycho Bits}}''

|3||{{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} (x5) {{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Teal}}||[[Flat Zone X]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Game & Watch|Flat Zone}}''

|4||{{SSBU|Little Mac}} {{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Wire}}||[[Boxing Ring]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Tunnel Theme - X-Scape}}''

|5||{{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}} (x2) {{Head|Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Male}}||[[Wii Fit Studio]] ([[Battlefield form]])||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Wii Fit|Rhythm Boxing}}''

|6||R.O.B. (x6) {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}||[[Mario Bros.]] (Battlefield form)||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Stack-Up/Gyromite}}''

|colspan="4"|[[Bonus Stage]]

|Final||[[Galleom]]||Base||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Boss Battle - Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}''

R.O.B. was one of the many fighters that fell under [[Dharkon]]'s control upon Galeem's first defeat. He can be found in the Mysterious Dimension sub-area, as the fighter closest to the entrance, standing in a floating island with scattered mechanical junk. To reach him, the player must first defeat the spirit of Redd as the answer to a trivia question ("Which of these spirits sells furniture?"), allowing access to the island he's in.

{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"

! style="width:5%;"|No.

! style="width:5%;"|Image

! Name

! Type

! Power

! Stage

! Music

| 42

| [[File:R.O.B. SSBU.png|center|108x108px]]

| {{SSBU|R.O.B.}}

| {{color|#18aef5|Shield}}

| 10,500

| [[Wrecking Crew]] ([[Ω form]])

| ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Stack-Up/Gyromite}}''

{{-}}

R.O.B.'s Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]]. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking R.O.B. in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a Fighter Spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''.

Additionally, R.O.B. makes an appearance in a few Support Spirits.

Rob Spirit.png|822. '''''R.O.B.'''''

Spirits stack up.png|823. Stack-Up

Spirits gyromite.png|824. Gyromite

SPI-Ancient Minister.png|1,114. Ancient Minister

==In Spirit battles==

! style="width:5%;"|No.

! style="width:5%;"|Image

! Name

! Series

! Enemy Fighter(s)

! style="width:5%;"|Type

! style="width:5%;"|Power

! Stage

! Rules

! Conditions

! Music

|[[File:Guardian.png|center|64x64px]]

|{{anchor|Guardian}}[[zeldawiki:Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardian]]

|''The Legend of Zelda series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|{{anchor|Diggernaut}}Diggernaut

|''Metroid series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|•Item: {{b|Drill|item}}

|{{anchor|ROB 64}}[[ROB 64]]

|''Star Fox series''

|•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Falco}} {{Head|Falco|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Fox}} {{Head|Fox|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{anchor|Landmaster}}[[Landmaster]]

|''Star Fox series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|{{anchor|Metagross}}[[Metagross]]

|''Pokémon series''

|•Metal {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[Unova Pokémon League]]

|{{anchor|Regigigas}}{{s|bulbapedia|Regigigas}}

|''Pokémon series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (INT) {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (JP/CHI/KR)

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|[[File:Genesect Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Pokémon series''

|•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} Team {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (×4)

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•The enemy favors neutral specials<br>•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls ([[Genesect]])<br>•The enemy has increased move speed

|[[File:EVEe.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[wikibound:Eve|EVE]]

|''Earthbound series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[File:Metal Gear REX.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://metalgear.fandom.com/wiki/Metal_Gear_REX Metal Gear REX]

|''Metal Gear Solid series''

|•Metal {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} (×2)

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[File:Metal Gear ZEKE Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://metalgear.fandom.com/wiki/Metal_Gear_ZEKE Metal Gear ZEKE]

|''Metal Gear Solid series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{anchor|Gamma}}[[File:Gamma Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/E-102_Gamma Gamma]

|''Sonic the Hedgehog series''

|•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{anchor|Omega}}[[File:Omega Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/E-123_Omega Omega]

|''Sonic the Hedgehog series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a {{b|Drill|item}}<br>•The enemy is giant

|[[File:Spirits gyromite.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Gyromite Gyromite]

|''R.O.B. series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} (×3)

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Stack-Up/Gyromite}}

|[[File:Auto Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://megaman.fandom.com/wiki/Auto Auto]

|''Mega Man series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[Moray Towers]]

|[[File:Drwily2.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[Wily Capsule]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•Metal {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|•Assist Trophy Enemies ([[Wily Capsule]])

|{{anchor|Galaxy Man}}[[File:Galaxyman.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://megaman.fandom.com/wiki/Galaxy_Man Galaxy Man]

|''Mega Man series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|•Timed battle<br>•Gravity is reduced<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a Black Hole

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Flash In The Dark (Dr. Wily Stage 1)}}

|{{anchor|Monita}}[[File:Monita.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Nintendo Land Medley}}

|{{anchor|Ancient Minister}}[[Ancient Minister]]

|''Super Smash Bros. series''

|•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} Team (×4) ({{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (INT) {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (JP/CHI/KR)

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|{{anchor|Mokka}}[[File:Mokka Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Magical Vacation Series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Attack - Soma Bringer}}

|{{anchor|Mappo}}[[File:Mappo (GiFTPiA).png|center|64x64px]]

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|[[Wuhu Island]]

|•Survive until the timer runs out<br>•You have reduced move speed after a little while<br>•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Tomorrow's Passion}}

|{{anchor|Chibi-Tot}}[[File:Chibi Tot Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://chibirobo.fandom.com/wiki/Chibi-Tot Chibi-Tot]

|''Chibi-Robo! series''

|•Metal {{SSBU| R.O.B.}} Team {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (×4) (INT) {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (x4) (JP/CHI/KR)

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Garage}}

|[[File:Gauss Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|Warrior Mech Gauss

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Marionation Gear}}

|{{anchor|Ando Kensaku}}[[File:Ando Kensaku Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|PictoChat}}

|[[File:Toy-Con VR Goggles Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Nintendo Labo series''

|•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} {{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Toy-Con Visor, Red Standard Outfit)<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} {{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Toy-Con Visor, Blue Standard Outfit)

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•[[Assist Trophy]] Enemies (Yuri Kozukata)<br>•[[Dragoon]] Parts

|[[File:Golem.png|center|64x64px]]

|''DRAGON QUEST Series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•The enemy has super armor but moves slower<br>•The enemy's punches and elbow strikes have increased power<br>•Stamina battle

! style="width:5%;"|No.

! style="width:5%;"|Image

! Name

! Series

! Enemy Fighter(s)

! style="width:5%;"|Type

! style="width:5%;"|Power

! Stage

! Rules

! Conditions

! Music

! Character

|{{anchor|Fawful}}Fawful

|''Mario & Luigi series''

|•[[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Iggy]] {{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Iggy}}<br>•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|{{s|mariowiki|Fawful}}'s {{s|mariowiki|Vacuum Helmet}}

|[[File:Lloyd.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Earthbound series''

|•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}<br>•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|[[Magicant]]

|{{s|fzerowiki|Mr. EAD}}

|''F-Zero series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]