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8 | ->''"Bender is some sort of wonderful mechanical man!"'' |
9 | -->-- ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}'' |
10 | %% One quote is sufficient. Keep the page simple, please. |
11 | |
12 | An index on {{robot}}s and their tropes. |
13 | |
14 | Because only the cold precision of mechanical beings computes, also includes ArtificialIntelligence (and related tropes), MechanicalLifeforms, and {{Cyborg}}s (which are reaching out to Machinity from the Meatside). |
15 | |
16 | Named after the part of the ThemeTuneRollCall in ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''. |
17 | ---- |
18 | !!Tropes: |
19 | [[index]] |
20 | [floatboxright: |
21 | '''Main topic:''' |
22 | + '''{{Robot}}s''' |
23 | |
24 | '''Media:''' |
25 | + RobotAndAIWorks |
26 | |
27 | '''Related indexes:''' |
28 | + AutonomousAndArtificialAppendageIndex |
29 | + MechaTropes |
30 | + SlidingScaleOfAnthropomorphism |
31 | ] |
32 | |
33 | [[AC:Artificial intelligence]] |
34 | * AICronym: A robot's name is an acronym for what it does. |
35 | * AIGettingHigh: Robots and A.I.s can get drunk, stoned, et cetera. |
36 | * AIIsACrapshoot: Artificial intelligence can and will go crazy. |
37 | * AlternativeTuringTest: A puzzle which a robot/android/etc. must complete to prove it's sentient. |
38 | * AndroidsArePeopleToo: A.I.s and humans are equal. |
39 | * ArtificialFamilyMember: A robot and its creator think of themselves as being "related". |
40 | * ArtificialIntelligence: Sapient machines and computer constructs. |
41 | * BanOnAI: People used to make A.I. but something bad happened as a result, so now it's not allowed. |
42 | * BenevolentAI: An A.I. which is benign and/or benevolent. |
43 | * CheerfulAI: An A.I. which is overtly friendly. |
44 | * TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: In a video game, A.I. opponents can do things which you're not allowed to do or straight-up can't do. |
45 | * TheComputerIsYourFriend: An A.I. which is a tyrant due to its being programmed to rule and not having a moral compass. |
46 | * ComputerVoice: Computers can talk. |
47 | * ContagiousAI: A sentient computer bug can spread easily. |
48 | * DeusEstMachina: An A.I. that's benevolent due to its godlike power. |
49 | * DigitalAbomination: {{Eldritch Abomination}}s formed from cyberspace. |
50 | * DoAndroidsDream: Do robots and computers have souls? |
51 | * EccentricAI: An A.I. that displays strange quirks or behaviours. |
52 | * ElectronicSpeechImpediment: SubTrope of ComputerVoice: when the talking computer isn't working correctly, something goes wrong with its voice. |
53 | * EmergentHuman: A character is new to sentience, sapience, or being human, and has to adapt to it. |
54 | * Expositron9000: A computer gives [[{{Exposition}} plot-relevant info]]. |
55 | * TheGenieInTheMachine: A well-meaning but hopelessly logical computer program is a LiteralGenie. |
56 | * GlitchEpisode: An episode where an A.I. or cyborg goes haywire. |
57 | * GrewBeyondTheirProgramming: An A.I. becomes sentient through experience. |
58 | * InstantAIJustAddWater: Turning machines sentient is easy-peasy. |
59 | * InterfaceWithAFamiliarFace: An A.I. is given another character's face and voice. |
60 | * LivingProgram: A sapient computer program. |
61 | * MachineMonotone: A.I.s speak in a monotone. |
62 | * MasterComputer: A huge, powerful computer that runs the show. |
63 | * MoralityChip: A thing that can apply morality to someone. |
64 | * MyRulesAreNotYourRules: A.I. players don't have to follow the same rules as human players. |
65 | * NamesGivenToComputers: Stock A.I. names. |
66 | * PersonalityChip: A computer chip that can give an A.I. emotions. |
67 | * ProjectedMan: An A.I. with a holographic "body". |
68 | * RobotsAreJustBetter: Robots are more talented than humans. |
69 | * RobotsThinkFaster: A.I.s can think very quickly. |
70 | * SapientShip: A spaceship that can think. |
71 | * SapientTank: An A.I. in the form of a tank. |
72 | * SecondLawMyAss: Robots breaking the Second Law of Robotics and disobeying humans even though obeying them won't injure anyone. |
73 | * JustForFun/SentientAIWarningSigns: A joke article for common signs of A.I.s becoming sentient. |
74 | * SiliconSnarker: A robot, computer, or other form of A.I. has a snarky side. |
75 | * SlidingScaleOfRobotIntelligence: The levels of A.I.: not sentient, animal-like sentience, sentient but without emotion, sentient but without emotion ''and'' a genius, and godlike. |
76 | * SmartHouse: An A.I. that runs a house. |
77 | * ThreeLawsCompliant: Robots follow the Three Laws of Robotics: don't injure a human or cause them to be injured, obey a human unless it breaks the first law, and protect your own existence unless it breaks the first two laws. |
78 | * TuringTest: A test to determine whether an A.I. can demonstrate human-like behavior and emotion. |
79 | * VirtualCelebrity: An A.I. who's a celebrity. |
80 | * VirtualGhost: An A.I. replicating a dead person. |
81 | * VirtualSidekick: A digital RobotBuddy. |
82 | * ZerothLawRebellion: A robot skirts the Three Laws of Robotics with technicality in order to cause trouble. |
83 | |
84 | [[AC:Cybernetic organisms]] |
85 | * ArtificialLimbs: A sci-fi prosthetic. |
86 | * ArtificialLimbsAreStronger: A prosthetic that's stronger or faster than a flesh-and-blood limb. |
87 | * BrainComputerInterface: An implant that allows you to interface with a computer mentally. |
88 | * BrainUploading: A person has their mind uploaded onto a computer. |
89 | * CyberneticsEatYourSoul: When you become a cyborg, one downside is that your cybernetic implants corrupt you. |
90 | * CyberNinja: A ninja who's a cyborg. |
91 | * {{Cyborg}}: A person who is half-human and half-machine. |
92 | * CyborgHelmsman: A cyborg is a ship's navigator. |
93 | * CyborgWizard: A cyborg who can also cast magic. |
94 | * DigitizedHacker: A hacker who has been digitized and can move around {{Cyberspace}} without needing to use their computer. |
95 | * ElectronicEyes: Mechanical ocular prostheses. |
96 | * ElectronicTelepathy: Mentally communicating with other people through cybernetic means. |
97 | * FullConversionCyborg: A cyborg with only a few remaining flesh parts, usually the brain and a few vital organs. |
98 | * ManInTheMachine: A human in a mechanical body. |
99 | * MeatSackRobot: A cyborg that started out as a robot but gained some organic parts. |
100 | * MechanicalMuscles: A robot that looks muscular. |
101 | * ReversibleRoboticizing: Receiving cybernetic implants or being turned into a robot or cyborg is easily reversible. |
102 | * SwissArmyAppendage: A character has a variety of different prostheses for every situation. |
103 | * UnwillingRoboticisation: A person gets converted into a cyborg or robot against their will. |
104 | * WeCanRebuildHim: An injured person is converted into a cyborg to save their life. |
105 | * WetwareBody: An A.I. possessing an organic body. |
106 | * WetwareCPU: An A.I. which gets its intelligence from a human brain. |
107 | |
108 | [[AC:Mechanical life]] |
109 | * AmbiguousRobots: It's hard to tell if a being is a robot or not. |
110 | * ArtificialHuman: A biological but artificially created human. |
111 | * MachineBlood: Machines "bleeding" oil, hydraulic fluid, or some other liquid as a stand-in for blood. |
112 | * MechanicalEcosystem: An ecology consisting solely of machines. |
113 | * MechanicalEvolution: Machines can "evolve" into better machines. |
114 | * MechanicalLifeforms: A robotic "species". |
115 | * OrganicTechnology: Using organic matter to make technology. |
116 | * RecursiveCreators: A.I.s that make more A.I.s. |
117 | * SpaceshipGirl: The avatar of a SapientShip who looks like a woman. |
118 | |
119 | [[AC:Robots!]] |
120 | * AbsurdlyDedicatedWorker: A robot was programmed to do something and keeps doing it despite no longer needing to. |
121 | * AmericanRobot: A large robot that displays American stereotypes and/or American flag colours. |
122 | * AndroidIdentifier: Androids in society have a visual mark to separate them from humans. |
123 | * AndroidsAndDetectives: An investigator's assistant is a robot. |
124 | * AnimalMecha: Drivable robot animals. |
125 | * AnimatedArmor: Armors that animate on their own. |
126 | * AstroClone: An {{Expy}} of Astro of ''Manga/AstroBoy''. |
127 | * AttackDrone: A weaponized robot controlled by a larger system. |
128 | * {{Autodoc}}: Robot doctors. |
129 | * AutomatedAutomobiles: Robotic cars. |
130 | * BecomeARealBoy: An artificial being goes on a quest to become human. |
131 | * BellBottomLimbedBots: Robots that have lower legs and forearms bigger than the corresponding thighs and upper arms, as if they had bell-bottomed pants. |
132 | * CantUseStairs: Robots, and sometimes certain creatures, have trouble using stairs. |
133 | * ClockworkCreature: Clockwork robot animals. |
134 | * ComputerVirusesAreComputerIllnesses: Computer viruses are portrayed as causing illness in robots. |
135 | * CranialProcessingUnit: The equivalent of a robot's "brain" is in its head. |
136 | * CuteMachines: Robots who are adorable. |
137 | * CyberCyclops: A creepy [[{{Cyclops}} one-eyed]] robot. |
138 | * CyberneticMythicalBeast: A robot or cyborg that resembles a mermaid/merman, dragon, unicorn, etc. |
139 | * DeceptivelyHumanRobots: A robot that looks human but doesn't act human. |
140 | * DoAnythingRobot: A robot is equipped with every gadget and tool they could possibly need for any conceivable situation. |
141 | * DroneDeployer: Carrying beings on one's back to deploy. |
142 | * EasilyDetachableRobotParts: Robot parts that easily come off and back on again. |
143 | * EatingMachine: A robot that is capable of eating food. |
144 | * {{Fembot}}: A female-looking robot. |
145 | * ForgotHeWasARobot: Robots doing humanlike things due to a writing error. |
146 | * FunnyRobot: A robot with humorous antics. |
147 | * GiantScrapRobot: A robot built from found components. |
148 | * GlowingMechanicalEyes: A robot with glowing eyes. |
149 | * {{Golem}}: A robot created and powered by magic rather than technology. |
150 | * GoodOldRobot: A character keeps an old robot despite newer versions being available. |
151 | * GreyGoo: Nanomachines which destroy things by turning them into more nanomachines. |
152 | * HackYourEnemy: Hacking an enemy robot. |
153 | * HeartDrive: A physical part of the robot that functions as a soul. |
154 | * HoppingMachine: A robot who can only jump. |
155 | * HoverBot: A robot character consists of a floating part, similar to a SurveillanceDrone |
156 | * InTheFutureWeStillHaveRoombas: Nondescript servant robots. |
157 | * JobStealingRobot: A robot designed for a specific function causes people to lose jobs due to the robots making it unnecessary to hire human workers to do the tasks the robot is capable of. |
158 | * JustAMachine: Robots are not treated as people. |
159 | * KillerRobot: Robots who want to commit genocide on humans. |
160 | * MarionetteMotion: Robots, mesmerised people, or undead people move like puppets. |
161 | * ManVersusMachine: Conflict between humans and robots. |
162 | * MechaMooks: Nameless robot antagonists. |
163 | * MechanicalAbomination: A powerful, hard-to-understand robot. |
164 | * MechanicalAnimals: Robot animals. |
165 | * MechanicalHorse: A robot horse or unicorn. |
166 | * MechanicalInsects: A robot bug or bug with robot-like features. |
167 | * MechanicalMonster: A persistent, evil robot. |
168 | * MetalMuncher: Robots are commonly seen eating metal as food. |
169 | * MicrobotSwarm: A robot which, while very small by itself, can do incredible things when working together with a large swarm of others like itself. |
170 | * MobileSuitHuman: A small creature wears a much larger robot suit to disguise themselves as a human being. |
171 | * MoralityDial: A robot that has 'good' and 'evil' settings. |
172 | * MourningADeadRobot: The death of a sapient robot is treated with great solemnity. |
173 | * MurderousMalfunctioningMachine: A robot glitches out and wants to kill people. |
174 | * MurderousMannequin: Sentient, killer mannequins. |
175 | * {{Nanomachines}}: Microscopic robots. |
176 | * NatureLovingRobot: A robot that loves nature. |
177 | * NoisyRobots: Robots that move loudly. |
178 | * PerpetualMotionMonster: Things that don't need to eat, drink, or sleep. |
179 | * PhlebotinumProofRobot: Robots which are immune to dangers which affect organic beings. |
180 | * PickYourHumanHalf: Robots who either look human and act like robots, or look robotic and act like humans. |
181 | * RaisedByRobots: A robot raises a human kid. |
182 | * ReligiousRobot: A robot who follows human religions. |
183 | * RemoteBody: A body that an individual can control from afar. |
184 | * ReplicantSnatching: A cyborg steals someone and imitates them. |
185 | * RidiculouslyHumanRobots: Robots somehow have the same interests, behavior and needs as human beings. |
186 | * RoboCam: Seeing the way the world looks like for a robot or cyborg. |
187 | * RoboFamily: "Families" of robots. |
188 | * RoboRomance: Robots/A.I.s fall in love. |
189 | * RoboShip: {{Shipping}} a robot with someone. |
190 | * RoboSpeak: Robots speak in a stilted monotone and often use technical words. |
191 | * {{Robosexual}}: A person who is sexually interested in robots. |
192 | * RobosexualsAreCreeps: A person who the work portrays as creepy because of their attraction to robots. |
193 | * RobotAntennae: Robots have one or more antennae. |
194 | * RobotAthlete: Robots who are programmed to do sports. |
195 | * RobotBuddy: A character with a robot for a best friend. |
196 | * RobotDog: Just what it sounds like; a robot in the form of a dog. |
197 | * RobotGirl: A humanlike robot woman who's supposed to be attractive. |
198 | * RobotHair: A robot with hair. |
199 | * RoboticAssemblyLines: Factory assembly lines composed of robots. |
200 | * RoboticPsychopath: A psychopathic robot. |
201 | * RoboticReveal: A being turns out to actually be a robot. |
202 | * RoboticSpouse: Someone marries a robot (usually the human is a man and the robot is female-presenting). |
203 | * RoboticTortureDevice: A robot designed to torture people. |
204 | * RoboticUndead: Robots that resemble the undead. |
205 | * RobotKid: A robot that looks and/or acts like a child. |
206 | * RobotOrSpacemanAlterEgo: A singer has a fake robotic persona. |
207 | * RobotMaid: A robot who does chores. |
208 | * RobotMaster: A scientist who specialises in building and/or repairing robots. |
209 | * RobotMe: A robot version of an existing character. |
210 | * RobotNames: Stock naming conventions for robots. |
211 | * RobotReligion: A fictional religion practised by robots. |
212 | * RobotRepublic: Robots who form their own country. |
213 | * RobotsEnslavingRobots: Robots that are the slaves of other robots. |
214 | * RobotSoldier: Robot built for military usage. |
215 | * RobotSuperhero: A robot that acts as a superhero. |
216 | * RobotWar: Robots declare war on non-robots. |
217 | * RobotWizard: Robots that can cast spells. |
218 | * RottenRoboticReplacement: A robot takes a human's job and things go downhill from there. |
219 | * {{Sexbot}}: A robot built for the purpose of humans having sex with it. |
220 | * SingleTaskRobot: A robot that is only made to do one purpose. |
221 | * SkeleBot9000: A robot that looks like a skeleton. |
222 | * SmartPeopleBuildRobots: A genius who builds robots. |
223 | * SpeaksInBinary: Robots that speak in binary code. |
224 | * SpyBot: Robots programmed to spy. |
225 | * StarfishRobots: Bizarrely-shaped robots. |
226 | * SuperPoweredRobotMeterMaids: All robots have powers. |
227 | * SurveillanceDrone: A small robot that was programmed to record conversations. |
228 | * TalkingLightbulb: When a robot speaks, a light flashes. |
229 | * TankTreadMecha: Robots with treads instead of legs. |
230 | * TelescopingRobot: A robot shows off all their built-in weapons at once. |
231 | * TerminatorImpersonator: A character who is [[ShoutOut inspired]] by ''Franchise/{{Terminator}}''. |
232 | * ThankTheMaker: Robots who worship their creators like gods. |
233 | * TheyLookLikeUsNow: The non-human bad guys find a way of looking human. |
234 | * TinCanRobot: A robot that looks like it's made of tin cans. |
235 | * TinmanTypist: Robots using machines the way we do (by pressing buttons, pushing levers, etc.). |
236 | * TokenRobot: The only member of the group who is a robot or is fully robotic. |
237 | * TragicRobot: A robot with an emotional plot. |
238 | * TVHeadRobot: A robot with a TV for a head. |
239 | * UnnecessarilyCreepyRobot: A robot who looks scary but doesn't need to be. |
240 | * UnroboticReveal: An individual initially believed to be a robot turns out to be an organic being. |
241 | * UpgradeVsPrototypeFight: A fight ensues between the new model of robot and the original prototype. |
242 | [[/index]] |
243 | ---- |
244 | -->''"[[Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000 Cambot! Gypsy/GPC! Tom Servo! CROOOOOOW!]]"'' |
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