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Class M-3 General Utility Non-Theorizing Environmental Robot Model B9
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Gender
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Male personality
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N/A
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Relatives
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N/A
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Occupation
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Enviornmental Control Robot
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Bob May & Dick Tufeld (voice)
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The B9 Environmental Control Robot, affectionately referred to as the Robot or just Robot, was a Class M-3 General Utility Non-Theorizing Environmental Robot (G.U.N.T.E.R.) "designed and computerized as a mechanized electronic aid for Earth voyagers engaged in astral expeditions." ("The Ghost Planet"; "Time Merchant"; "Junkyard in Space") He had a male personality. ("Space Beauty")
Biography[]
The Robot was programmed in pre-med courses for two semesters at the Institute of Cybernetics. He was first in his class, but when he decided that he was more interested in space exploration, he changed his major subject. ("Kidnapped in Space") He also had another major in law at I.R.T. as well as programming in the culinary arts. ("Fugitives in Space") He was purchased by Alpha Control at great expense and included among the equipment aboard the Jupiter 2. ("The Reluctant Stowaway"; "The Toymaker"; "The Colonists"; "Time Merchant")
Aboard the Jupiter 2[]
Over time, the Robot was programmed with feelings. ("Time Merchant") These were manifested openly when the Robotoid threatened his position as part of the Robinson family. The Robot then became very protective of the Robinsons, disobeying commands and showing resentment toward its rival. ("War of the Robots")
As the Robot's personality grew, he acquired a sense of humor, mocking Dr Smith's attempts to ridicule him and even laughing at him. ("The Challenge", "Collision of the Planets")
Although the Robot was not programmed to protect the Robinsons, he was motivated to do so. He called Will Robinson his friend. ("The Lost Civilization") He also called Penny Robinson his friend. ("The Galaxy Gift")
The Robot eventually reached a level of self-control and awareness that he was able to program himself with new skills and abilities. ("The Colonists")
Specifications[]
The Robot was composed of a titanium-steel alloy with genuine chrome plating and could withstand heat of 400 degrees Fahrenheit. ("Time Merchant"; "Space Beauty") His mechanism incorporated 21 jewels. ("Time Merchant") He was powered by solar cells. ("The Toymaker")
Components[]
- electronic scent analyzer
- firing battery
- firstline computer assembly
- jewels
- memory bank
- reserve computer
- sensor panel
- servo mechanisms
- solar cell
- trail and detect tapes
Background[]
When asked what the name of the Environmental Control Robot was, Will Robinson said "He hasn't got a name; he's just a robot." ("The Lost Civilization") Will said that the Robot was two and a half years old in "Trip Through the Robot".