FAMOUS ROBOT NAMES: FROM WALL-E TO R2-D2 AND OTHERS - DUDAS

I leave you a list of names of famous robots that have been icons in the history of cinema and television. R2-D2, Wall-E, BayMax, Data, Optimus Prime, T-800, Mazinger Z, Robotina or Bender are some of the most iconic characters that have touched the hearts of viewers.

In 1920 the term "robot" was first coined in the science fiction play called Rossum Universal Robots, written by Karel Čapek. Since then, hundreds of robot characters have been created in film, television, as well as in real life.

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Most of the famous robots are androids. These are robots created in the likeness of the human being and sometimes capable of having human emotions. Robots and androids are not to be confused with cyborgs, which are the union of a human organism with robotic technology.

Famous robots from movies and animated series

AstroBoy

He is a humanoid robot (android) belonging to the manga series that bears his name, written by Osamu Tezuka and published in 1952. In the series, AstroBoy replaces Tobio, a boy who died in a car accident who is the son of Dr. Tenma.

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The story tells of the adventures of this robot who has superior powers and the ability to feel like a human. AstroBoy became very famous, even a movie with the same name was made in 2009 based on the original manga.

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Baymax is an inflatable white robot that represents one of the protagonists of the movie Big Hero 6. His character is based on that of the Marvel comics that bear the same name as the movie.

It was designed with a complete database on medicine and health in order to care for other beings, such as a nurse, which makes it a "companion of Health" for Hiro, his human friend.

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By being designed to be able to feel emotions, Baymax cares about others; If you notice any signs of physical damage, scan the person to detect the diagnosis and evaluate possible solutions or cures.

Bender

Bending Rodríguez, better known as Bender, is the famous robot protagonist of the animated series released in 1999: Futurama. In the series he is the best friend of Fry and cook in Planet Express.

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Bender is an android whose personality is quite peculiar, like the other robots in the world of the series, he does not have human limitations such as ethics and morals. Among other barbarities, he sent his son to robot hell and all he wants is to be a famous singer. He is considered a sociopathic robot.

The iron Giant

It is a robot created by Syndrome, Bob Parr's enemy in the Pixar film The Incredibles, released in 2004.

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He was created as the strongest and smartest Omnidroid, faced by the Incredible family at the end of the first movie. He had powers such as: strength, ability to do exact physical calculations, laser cannon, thrusters to fly, and was resistant to anything except his own strength.

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WALL-E is the name of the leading robot in the film that bears his name, produced by Pixar and released in 2008. It is a robot that is found on planet earth and whose job is to collect existing garbage and turn it into buckets for be piled up.

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The initials of its name mean “Waste Allocation Load Lifter- Earth class”. Wall-E lives alone on earth until humans, from their new home in space, send an advanced robot in order to search for signs of life on earth.

Wonderbot (

It is a robot created by Rodney Copperbottom in the animated film Robots, directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha, released on March 11, 2005.

It was created to help Rodney wash the dishes in his father's business. It is characterized by being very loyal to its creator, as well as being very nervous and prone to short circuits due to stress.

Famous robots from movies and series

Bumblebee

It is a robot belonging to the group of Autobots that are part of the Transformers film series. Among his group he is called “the little brother”.

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Unlike the others, he does not have as much strength or skills to defend himself, but he does have great wit and ability to make good decisions. However, he always strives to keep up with the other Autobots, regardless of the danger he may be in.

His character is very famous; even one of the movies in the Transformers universe bears his name.

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He is a character from the Star War movies. It is a humanoid robot designed to be in the service of humans and interact with them.

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He is characterized by speaking fluently through more than six million forms of communication, in addition to having developed his own personality: a little demanding and prone to worry.

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Johnny 5 is the name given to himself by the robot Number 5 from the movie Short Circuit released in 1986.

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It is a robot that was created for military purposes, but that was surprised by the impact of lightning, so it became conscious and began to behave like a human; possesses emotions, is independent and social.

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He is a Cybertronian, leader of the Autobots in the Transformers movies. It has a self-configuring robotic system and a combination of biological evolution and technological engineering.

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It is characterized by having a strong moral character. He is the main hero of the Transformers universe.

R2-D2 (

Also known as “Arturito” to Hispanics because of how his pronunciation sounds. R2-D2 was an astromech droid with male programming manufactured by Automaton Industries, in the movie Star Wars.

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This robot never received a full erasure or memory update. That makes him a resourceful, independent, and fearless robot that has served a host of masters since he was created.

Robby the robot

Robby is a very popular robot who appears in a large number of famous movies, series, shows, and television commercials. His first appearance was in the movie Forbidden Planet.

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Since then he has appeared in productions such as The Invisible Boy (1957), Lost in Space (1966), Wonder Woman the TV series (1979), Gremlins (1984), Star Wars (1999), Looney Toons, The Simpsons, Teen Titans and many more.

Roy Batty (

He is an android programmed to express feelings in the American science fiction film I, Robot (I, Robot) released in 2004.

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Sonny helps Detective Del Spooner and robot psychologist Susan catch one of their kind robots that has been involved in the murder of a renowned scientist. Sonny discovers that others of his kind were planning a plot to end the human race.

T-800 (

This famous robot is called Cyberdyne Systems T-800 model 1.0.1. He is an android designed to appear completely human and was sent from the future in order to murder.