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| − | [[File:NES-ROB.jpg|thumb|230px]]The Famicom Robot and Robotic Operating Buddy were released in Japan and the U.S. in 1985, and were compatible with just two games: Stack-Up and Gyromite. The Robot received instructions via optical flashes in the TV screen (only works when coupled with a CRT) through its eye sensors to move its arms left, right, up, down, open or closed. Both Stack-Up and Gyromite come packaged with either the Block set or Gyro set, each changing the way R.O.B. interacts with the game. | + | [[File:NES-ROB.jpg|thumb|230px]] |
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| + | The Famicom Robot and Robotic Operating Buddy were released in Japan and the U.S. in 1985 for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|<abbr title='Nintendo Entertainment System, or the Family Computer System (Famicom) in Japan'>NES</abbr>]], and were compatible with just two games: Stack-Up and Gyromite. The Robot received instructions via optical flashes in the TV screen (only works when coupled with a CRT) through its eye sensors to move its arms left, right, up, down, open or closed. Both Stack-Up and Gyromite come packaged with either the Block set or Gyro set, each changing the way R.O.B. interacts with the game. | ||
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==Technical specifications== | ==Technical specifications== | ||
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*Height: 24 cm/9.6 inches | *Height: 24 cm/9.6 inches | ||
*Runs on 4 AA batteries | *Runs on 4 AA batteries | ||
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*Five accessory slots around the hexagonal base (numbered clockwise, starting at the rear-left; from the robot's point of view) and notches on the hands allow for specialized parts to be attached depending on the game. | *Five accessory slots around the hexagonal base (numbered clockwise, starting at the rear-left; from the robot's point of view) and notches on the hands allow for specialized parts to be attached depending on the game. | ||
*Optional tinted filter could be attached over the eyes to compensate for use with overly bright televisions. | *Optional tinted filter could be attached over the eyes to compensate for use with overly bright televisions. | ||
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[[Category:Add-on]] | [[Category:Add-on]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:01, 12 April 2022
The Famicom Robot and Robotic Operating Buddy were released in Japan and the U.S. in 1985 for the NES, and were compatible with just two games: Stack-Up and Gyromite. The Robot received instructions via optical flashes in the TV screen (only works when coupled with a CRT) through its eye sensors to move its arms left, right, up, down, open or closed. Both Stack-Up and Gyromite come packaged with either the Block set or Gyro set, each changing the way R.O.B. interacts with the game.
Technical specifications[edit]
- Height: 24 cm/9.6 inches
- Runs on 4 AA batteries
- Head movement range: 45° tilt, horizontally centered
- Arm movement range: 240° left/right (five stopping points), 7cm (2.75in) up/down (six stopping points), 7cm (2.75in) between hands when open
- Five accessory slots around the hexagonal base (numbered clockwise, starting at the rear-left; from the robot's point of view) and notches on the hands allow for specialized parts to be attached depending on the game.
- Optional tinted filter could be attached over the eyes to compensate for use with overly bright televisions.
