R.O.B.

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R.O.B. is a robotic accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System designed to interact with specially programmed games as an early experiment in console-compatible robotics.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Nintendo character
robotic toy
video game accessory
abbreviationOf Robotic Operating Buddy NERFINISHED
appearsAs playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
appearsInFranchise Super Smash Bros. NERFINISHED
category 1980s toys
Nintendo hardware
color gray
white
communicationMethod optical sensor
compatibleWithGame Gyromite NERFINISHED
Stack-Up NERFINISHED
controlInterface NES controller ports via game software
controlMethod television screen light patterns
countryOfOrigin Japan
designedFor home video game console
designedForPlatform Nintendo Entertainment System NERFINISHED
discontinuedInDecade 1990s
fictionalizedAs sentient robot character in later Nintendo media
fullName Robotic Operating Buddy NERFINISHED
genre console-compatible robot
hasComponent claw-like grippers
head-mounted sensor
robotic arms
rotating base
includedInBundle Nintendo Entertainment System Deluxe Set NERFINISHED
inputType flashing screen signals
introducedInYear 1985
manufacturer Nintendo NERFINISHED
marketedAs interactive robot accessory
video game robot
notableFor being an early experiment in console-compatible robotics
helping to market the NES during the North American video game market recovery
numberOfOfficialGamesSupported 2
platform Nintendo Entertainment System NERFINISHED
purpose to interact with specially programmed games
to promote the NES as an entertainment system rather than just a game console
releaseYearEurope 1986
releaseYearJapan 1985
releaseYearNorthAmerica 1985
requiresAccessory colored blocks for Stack-Up
gyros for Gyromite
status discontinued
universe R.O.B. universe
usesPowerSource batteries

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