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{{forfighter|SSBB=y|SSB4=y|SSBU=y}} ''For other uses, see [[R.O.B. (disambiguation)]].
{{forfighter|SSBB=y|SSB4=y|SSBU=y}} ''For enemy info, see [[R.O.B. Squad]]. For other uses, see [[R.O.B. (disambiguation)]].''
{{For|the universe|R.O.B. (universe)}}
{{For|the universe|R.O.B. (universe)}}
:''For the Star Fox character, see [[ROB 64]].''
:''For the Star Fox character, see [[ROB 64]].''
{{Infobox Character General
{{Infobox Character General
|name = Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.)
|name = Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.)
|image = {{tabber|title1=NES|tab1=[[File:Robotic Operating Buddy.jpg|250px]]|title2=Famicom|tab2=[[File:ROBr.jpg|250px]]}}
|image = {{tabber|title1=Famicom|content1=[[File:R.O.B. Famicom.jpg|250px]]|title2=NES|content2=[[File:R.O.B. NES.jpg|250px]]}}
|caption = [[File:ROBSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>The American and Japanese versions of the R.O.B. peripheral.
|caption = [[File:ROBSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>The Japanese and American versions of the R.O.B. peripheral.
|universe = {{uv|R.O.B.}}
|universe = {{uv|R.O.B.}}
|firstgame = ''{{s|wikipedia|Stack-Up}}'' (1985, as a peripheral)<br>''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land 3}}'' (1997, in-game cameo)
|firstgame = ''{{s|wikipedia|Stack-Up}}'' (1985, as a peripheral)<br>''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land 3}}'' (1997, in-game cameo)
|games = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|games = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance = ''{{s|mariowiki|WarioWare Gold}}'' (2018, in-game cameo)
|lastappearance = ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)}}'' (2023, cameo)
|console = Nintendo Entertainment System (peripheral)<br>Super Nintendo Entertainment System (in-game)
|console = Nintendo Entertainment System (peripheral)<br>Super Nintendo Entertainment System (in-game)
|species = R.O.B.
|species = R.O.B.
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'''R.O.B.''' ('''R'''obotic '''O'''perating '''B'''uddy) ({{ja|ロボット|Robotto}}, ''Robot'') is a peripheral for the {{s|wikipedia|Nintendo Entertainment System}} (NES). Initially made as Nintendo's attempt at enduring the {{s|wikipedia|North American video game crash of 1983}}, R.O.B. has since transitioned into a video game character via in-game cameos and playable appearances.
'''R.O.B.''' ('''R'''obotic '''O'''perating '''B'''uddy) ({{ja|ロボット|Robotto}}, ''Robot'') is a peripheral for the {{s|wikipedia|Nintendo Entertainment System}} (NES). Initially made as Nintendo's attempt at enduring the {{s|wikipedia|North American video game crash of 1983}}, R.O.B. has since transitioned into a video game character via in-game cameos and playable appearances.


R.O.B. made his [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] debut in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as an [[unlockable character]], and has appeared as such since then.
R.O.B. made his [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] debut in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as both an [[unlockable character]] and as enemies in {{SSBB|Adventure Mode}}. The playable R.O.B. has reappeared as a playable character since then.


==Origin==
==Origin==
===As a video game peripheral===
===As a video game peripheral===
Due to the {{s|wikipedia|North American video game crash of 1983}}, [[Nintendo]] sought to enter the North American market by portraying the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) as an advanced toy instead of a video game console. Nintendo of America's then-sole marketing staff Gail Tilden was tasked with promoting the system as such in preparation for its North American test launch. To this end, Tilden suggested that the Family Computer Robot, a niche peripheral for the Famicom, be packaged alongside the NES in order to promote the console as a futuristic toy.
R.O.B is a battery powered mechanical apparatus outfitted with photosensing optical electronics just like its companion peripheral, the Zapper. The peripheral is compatible with two games, ''Gyromite'' and ''Stack-Up''. When the game requires R.O.B. to complete a task, the screen will flash in a specific way, which R.O.B. will detect and then perform the according action. ''Gyromite'' requires the use of spinning gyros that are placed on pressure sensitive trays which manipulate the game when activated. ''Stack-Up'' requires the use of several blocks, which R.O.B will stack in various ways. An unlicensed game that uses R.O.B was created in 2014 titled ''8-Bit X-Mas 2014'', which manipulates R.O.B. into dancing to christmas music.<ref>[https://www.retrousb.com/product_info.php?cPath=30&products_id=132]</ref>


According to Tilden, the Famicom Robot's North American name was "originally going to be OTTO, which was a play on the word 'auto'", but she instead settled on rechristening the Robot as the Robotic Operating Buddy, or R.O.B. for short.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VuA7DQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false|last=Kohler|first=Chris|title=Power-Up: How Japanese Video Games Gave the World an Extra Life|date=2004|publisher=Brady Games|location=Indianapolis, IN|isbn=0-7440-0424-1}}</ref> To further promote the NES as a futuristic toy, R.O.B. was bundled with his own compatible game, ''{{s|wikipedia|Gyromite}}'', alongside the NES Zapper and ''Duck Hunt''.
The peripheral started life in Japan as the Family Computer Robot in 1985, and was met with very little fanfare. The peripheral would have been considered a failure and a footnote in Nintendo history if not for its significance outside of Japan. Due to the {{s|wikipedia|video game crash of 1983}}, [[Nintendo]] sought to enter the North American market by portraying the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) as an advanced toy instead of a video game console. Nintendo of America's then-sole marketing staff Gail Tilden was tasked with promoting the system as such in preparation for its North American test launch. To this end, Tilden suggested that the Family Computer Robot and the Zapper be packaged alongside the NES in order to promote the console as a futuristic toy. According to Tilden, the Famicom Robot's North American name was "originally going to be OTTO, which was a play on the word 'auto'", but she instead settled on rechristening the Robot as the Robotic Operating Buddy, or R.O.B. for short.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VuA7DQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false|last=Kohler|first=Chris|title=Power-Up: How Japanese Video Games Gave the World an Extra Life|date=2004|publisher=Brady Games|location=Indianapolis, IN|isbn=0-7440-0424-1}}</ref>
 
Along with Gyromite, R.O.B. was compatible with ''{{s|wikipedia|Stack-Up}}'', complete with additional peripheral pieces to further promote the toy aspect of the NES. Although the player did not necessarily need R.O.B. to play ''Gyromite'' and ''Stack-Up'', he still remained a key figure in Nintendo's attempt to keep the video game industry alive.


Although R.O.B.'s time in the spotlight was brief, he nevertheless established a legacy. He was ranked fifth in GameSpy's "25 Smartest Moments in Gaming" because of his impact in reviving the video game industry and helping Nintendo establish a major presence in the North American video game market.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.gamespy.com/articles/july03/25smartest/index22.shtml|title=25 Smartest Moments in Gaming|publisher=GameSpy.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070612194348/http://archive.gamespy.com/articles/july03/25smartest/index22.shtml|archivedate=June 12, 2007}}</ref>
Although R.O.B.'s time in the spotlight was brief, he nevertheless established a legacy. He was ranked fifth in GameSpy's "25 Smartest Moments in Gaming" because of his impact in reviving the video game industry and helping Nintendo establish a major presence in the North American video game market.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.gamespy.com/articles/july03/25smartest/index22.shtml|title=25 Smartest Moments in Gaming|publisher=GameSpy.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070612194348/http://archive.gamespy.com/articles/july03/25smartest/index22.shtml|archivedate=June 12, 2007}}</ref>
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===As a video game character===
===As a video game character===
Despite his brief status as a peripheral, R.O.B. has gone on to make many appearances in games. His earliest in-game appearance was a cameo in ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land 3}}''; in this game, there is a stage in which [[Kirby]] must complete puzzles in various rooms to collect pieces of R.O.B. for Professor Hector, R.O.B.'s creator in ''Gyromite'', so that R.O.B. can be rebuilt.
Despite its short-lived status as a peripheral, R.O.B. has gone on to make many appearances in games. The first in-game appearance was a cameo in ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land 3}}''; in this game, there is a stage in which [[Kirby]] must complete puzzles in various rooms to collect pieces of R.O.B. for Professor Hector, R.O.B.'s creator in ''Gyromite'', so that R.O.B. can be rebuilt.


R.O.B.'s head appears as treasure in ''{{s|pikipedia|Pikmin 2}}'', and is known as the "{{s|pikipedia|Remembered Old Buddy}}". Similarly to how his head is a collectable treasure, R.O.B.'s status as a collectable is referenced in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D}}'', where he makes a cameo in his entirety in the {{s|zeldawiki|Curiosity Shop}}. However, he can only be seen to the right of the counter when looking from the backroom and he cannot be purchased. Robotic cranes designed in R.O.B.'s image can be seen in the ''F-Zero GX'' course [[Port Town Aero Dive]], which can also be seen in the ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' stage of the same name.
R.O.B.'s head appears as treasure in ''{{s|pikipedia|Pikmin 2}}'', and is known as the "{{s|pikipedia|Remembered Old Buddy}}". Similarly to how its head is a collectable treasure, R.O.B.'s status as a collectable is referenced in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D}}'', where it makes a cameo in his entirety in the {{s|zeldawiki|Curiosity Shop}}. However, it can only be seen to the right of the counter when looking from the backroom and cannot be purchased. Robotic cranes designed in R.O.B.'s image can be seen in the ''F-Zero GX'' course [[Port Town Aero Dive]], which can also be seen in the ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' stage of the same name.  


''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart DS}}'' notably marked the debut of R.O.B. as a playable character; in this game, he appeared as an unlockable driver alongside his own signature karts, one of which resembles his stand for ''Stack-Up''.<ref name=MarioKart>{{cite web|url=http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/mkds_j2e.shtml#rob|title=TMK - R.O.B. in Mario Kart DS}}</ref>
''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart DS}}'' notably marked the debut of R.O.B. as a playable character; in this game, R.O.B. appears as an unlockable driver alongside three signature karts, one of which resembles the stand for ''Stack-Up''.<ref name=MarioKart>{{cite web|url=http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/mkds_j2e.shtml#rob|title=TMK - R.O.B. in Mario Kart DS}}</ref> Also in ''Brawl'', {{SSBB|R.O.B}} debuts as a playable fighter and has reappeared in every ''Smash'' release since.


The {{uv|Star Fox}} series in particular has been tied with R.O.B. closer than any other Nintendo series. {{iw|lylatwiki|ROB 64}} references R.O.B. both in name and as a robotic assistant, owing to his status as the pilot of the Great Fox, the Star Fox team's battleship and base of operations. On a related note, R.O.B. himself also appears as a boss in the ''Star Fox''-based levels in 9-Volt's stage in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''.
The {{uv|Star Fox}} series in particular has been tied with R.O.B. closer than any other Nintendo series. {{iw|lylatwiki|ROB 64}} references R.O.B. both in name and as a robotic assistant, owing to his status as the pilot of the Great Fox, the Star Fox team's battleship and base of operations. On a related note, R.O.B. itself also appears as a boss in the ''Star Fox''-based levels in 9-Volt's stage in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''.


Lastly, ''Star Fox Zero'' and ''Star Fox Guard'' both feature robots that are almost identical to R.O.B. ''Zero'' features Direct-i, who is tethered to the Gyrowing and functions similarly to ROB 64 and R.O.B. himself by being an assistant to the player. Conversely, ''Guard'' features the A.T.K. Unit, which is one of the "combat class" robots in the game that threaten the player's mining facilities.
Lastly, ''Star Fox Zero'' and ''Star Fox Guard'' both feature robots that are almost identical to R.O.B. ''Zero'' features Direct-i, who is tethered to the Gyrowing and functions similarly to ROB 64 and R.O.B. itself by being an assistant to the player. Conversely, ''Guard'' features the A.T.K. Unit, which is one of the "combat class" robots in the game that threaten the player's mining facilities.
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{{Main|R.O.B. (SSBB)}}
{{Main|R.O.B. (SSBB)}}
[[File:R.O.B. SSBB.jpg|thumb|200px|R.O.B., as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
[[File:R.O.B. SSBB.jpg|thumb|200px|R.O.B., as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
R.O.B. is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Initially appearing as the [[Ancient Minister]] during the events of [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], his true identity is revealed rather late into the story. R.O.B. sports his Japanese color scheme of white and red, though one of his [[Alternate costume (SSBB)|alternate costumes]] consists of his North American color scheme of white and gray.
R.O.B. is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Initially appearing as the [[Ancient Minister]] during the events of [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], his true identity is revealed rather late into the story. R.O.B. sports his Japanese color scheme of white and red as his default color, regardless of the language, though one of his [[Alternate costume (SSBB)|alternate costumes]] consists of his North American color scheme of white and gray.


Some aspects of R.O.B.'s real world design are incorporated into his moveset. Specifically, his "Gyro" and "Spinner" from his ''Gyromite'' configuration are used for his [[Gyro]] special move; his ability to rotate his torso is used for his down smash and [[Arm Rotor]] special move; and the LED bulb on his head indicates how powerful [[Robo Beam]] is. Due to the aesthetic used in ''Brawl'', R.O.B. also looks more detailed than he does in other games and real life.
Some aspects of R.O.B.'s real world design are incorporated into his moveset. Specifically, his "Gyro" and "Spinner" from his ''Gyromite'' configuration are used for his [[Gyro]] special move; his ability to rotate his torso is used for his down smash and [[Arm Rotor]] special move; and the LED bulb on his head indicates how powerful [[Robo Beam]] is. Due to the aesthetic used in ''Brawl'', R.O.B. also looks more detailed than he does in other games and real life.
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===Trophy===
===Trophy===
[[File:R.O.B. - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|100px|R.O.B.'s trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
{{main|List of SSBB trophies (Others)}}
;R.O.B.
{{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 "[[Gyromite|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 {{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart DS}}.''
|name=R.O.B.
{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Nintendo Entertainment System Robotic Operating Buddy}}
|image=R.O.B. - Brawl Trophy.png
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|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Nintendo Entertainment System|console2=none|game2=Robotic Operating Buddy}}
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===Sticker===
===Stickers===
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| [[Mario Kart DS]]
| [[Mario Kart DS]]
| {{SortKey|AttackSpecialsIndirect+015}}[[File:SpecialsIndirect.png|16px|link=Specials: Indirect]] Attack +15
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| [[nwiki:R.O.B.|Robot & Blocks]]
| [[nwiki:R.O.B.|Robot & Blocks]]
| {{s|wikipedia|Stack-Up}}
| {{s|wikipedia|Stack-Up}}
| {{SortKey|AttackSpecialsIndirect+027}}[[File:SpecialsIndirect.png|16px|link=Specials: Indirect]] Attack +27
| {{SortKey|AttackSpecialsIndirect+027}}[[File:SpecialsIndirect.png|16px|link=Specials: Indirect]] Attack +27
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| [[nwiki:R.O.B.|Robot]]
| [[nwiki:R.O.B.|Robot]]
| [[Mario Kart DS]]
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| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+032}}{{TypeIcon|Energy|s=16px}} Attack +32
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{{StickerPicBox|R.O.B.|Mario Kart DS US}}
{{StickerPicBox|R.O.B.|Mario Kart DS US}}
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{{StickerPicBox|Robot|Mario Kart DS JP}}
{{StickerPicBox|Robot|Mario Kart DS JP}}


===R.O.B. Squad===
===As enemies===
{{main|R.O.B. Squad}}
{{main|R.O.B. Squad}}
The '''R.O.B. Squad''' is the general term referring to the army and race of R.O.B. enemies in The Subspace Emissary. Although having no real canon of their own outside of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the story of The Subspace Emissary suggests that the race of R.O.B. robots called the [[Isle of the Ancients]] their home before it was subsequently taken over by [[Tabuu]] in preparation for his invasion into the [[World of Trophies]].
The '''R.O.B. Squad''' is the general term referring to the army and race of R.O.B. enemies in The Subspace Emissary. Although having no real canon of their own outside of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the story of The Subspace Emissary suggests that the race of R.O.B. robots called the [[Isle of the Ancients]] their home before it was subsequently taken over by [[Tabuu]] in preparation for his invasion into the [[World of Trophies]].
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===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|R.O.B. (SSB4)}}
{{Main|R.O.B. (SSB4)}}
[[File:North American ROB.png|thumb|right|R.O.B., as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
[[File:North American ROB.png|thumb|R.O.B., as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
R.O.B.'s return to the series was officially announced on [[Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site|''SSB4''{{'}}s official website]] on October 9th, 2014,<ref>[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/138070-Secret-Super-Smash-Bros-Characters-Revealed-by-Nintendo#&gid=gallery_3377&pid=1 More "Secret" ''Super Smash Bros.'' Characters Officially Revealed]</ref> although he was one of several characters who was initially [[leak]]ed on August 19th, 2014 as part of the [[ESRB leak]]. Compared to his design in ''Brawl'', R.O.B.'s design in ''SSB4'' is more in line with his appearance as a real-life peripheral: the [[wikipedia:Paint sheen|sheen]] of his body is now a satin finish instead of a glossy finish, his gray-colored components are darker, his head is now slightly smaller, and his eyes are now slightly larger and have more defined lenses. R.O.B. also received a new [[Final Smash]] called [[Super Diffusion Beam]].
R.O.B.'s return to the series was officially announced on [[Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site|''SSB4''{{'}}s official website]] on October 9th, 2014,<ref>[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/138070-Secret-Super-Smash-Bros-Characters-Revealed-by-Nintendo#&gid=gallery_3377&pid=1 More "Secret" ''Super Smash Bros.'' Characters Officially Revealed]</ref> although he was one of several characters who was initially [[leak]]ed on August 19th, 2014 as part of the [[ESRB leak]]. Compared to his design in ''Brawl'', R.O.B.'s design in ''SSB4'' is more in line with his appearance as a real-life peripheral: the [[wikipedia:Paint sheen|sheen]] of his body is now a satin finish instead of a glossy finish, his gray-colored components are darker, his head is now slightly smaller, and his eyes are now slightly larger and have more defined lenses. R.O.B. also received a new [[Final Smash]] called [[Super Diffusion Beam]].


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===Trophies===
===Trophies===
:'''R.O.B.'''
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (R.O.B. series)}}
::{{Flag|ntsc}} ''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.''
{{Trophy
::{{Flag|pal}} ''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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:'''R.O.B. (Alt.)'''
{{Trophy
::{{Flag|ntsc}} ''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!''
|name=R.O.B. (Alt.)
::{{Flag|pal}} ''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!''
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|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=R.O.B.|release1=09/1986|console2=DS|game2=Mario Kart DS|release2=11/2005}}
ROBTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)
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ROBAltTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)
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ROBAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)
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== In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
== In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|R.O.B. (SSBU)}}
{{Main|R.O.B. (SSBU)}}
[[File:R.O.B. SSBU.png|thumb|right|R.O.B., as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
[[File:R.O.B. SSBU.png|thumb|R.O.B., as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
R.O.B. makes a return in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', once again as an unlockable character. He has a new Final Smash yet again, being [[Guided Robo Beam]].
R.O.B. makes a return in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', yet again as an unlockable character. He has a new Final Smash yet again, being [[Guided Robo Beam]].
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R.O.B.'s moveset has once again been improved drastically in ''Ultimate'' from the previous game, and he is considered by many competitive players to be a top-tier. This is backed up by his very consistent presence and results in tournaments for which he has become somewhat infamous. This can be attributed to his improved combo game and kill power: R.O.B. has many ways of comboing into his side special, which can drag opponents with him closer to the blast zones before sending them into it with a powerful horizontal launching hit. He also has a killing up throw and a down throw that buries, therefore setting up for up smash or up air, both of which kill between 100% and 150%. His neutral air attack is a slow but large, disjointed combo starter and extender. Combined with the kill power of his side special and gyro enables not just one but many possible zero-to-death combos.
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===Spirits===
===Spirits===
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====Primary spirit====
====Primary spirit====
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| 1,114 || {{SpiritTableName|Ancient Minister}} || {{SpiritType|Neutral}} || ★★★ || 2 || 2822 || 8507 || 1213 || 3658 || 1609 || 4849 || No Effect || ''Super Smash Bros.'' Series
| 1,114 || {{SpiritTableName|Ancient Minister}} || {{SpiritType|Neutral}} || ★★★ || 2 || 2822 || 8507 || 1213 || 3658 || 1609 || 4849 || No Effect || ''Super Smash Bros.'' Series
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====Support spirits====
====Support spirits====
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:ROB statue.png|thumb|right|R.O.B.'s appearance in [[Port Town Aero Dive]] makes him the only playable character in the series to also appear in a stage that's not from the same universe as him.]]
[[File:SSBUWebsiteR.O.B.2.jpg|thumb|R.O.B.'s appearance in [[Port Town Aero Dive]] makes him the only playable character in the series to also appear in a stage that's not from the same universe as him.]]
*The R.O.B. peripheral has a product ID of HVC-012. This appears as his name in the Japanese version of ''Mario Kart DS'',<ref name=MarioKart/> in the filenames of [[sticker]]s related to him, and is even referenced in [[Palutena's Guidance#R.O.B.|Palutena's Guidance regarding him]].
*The R.O.B. peripheral has a product ID of HVC-012. This appears as his name in the Japanese version of ''Mario Kart DS'',<ref name=MarioKart/> in the filenames of [[sticker]]s related to him, and is even referenced in [[Palutena's Guidance#R.O.B.|Palutena's Guidance regarding him]].
*R.O.B. is the only character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series that is not from a video game. Instead, he is a video game peripheral for the NES. This gives him the distinction of being the only character in the series who originates from the real world.
*R.O.B. is the only character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series that is not from a video game. Instead, he is a video game peripheral for the NES. This gives him the distinction of being the only character in the series who originates from the real world.
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{{R.O.B. universe}}
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