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Robert the Robot is the transparent robot co-pilot of the spaceship Fireball XL5, invented by Professor Matic and voiced by Gerry Anderson. Featured in the 1960s British science fiction television series, the marionette was voiced by Anderson himself using a modified artificial larynx to create a distinct, mechanical sound. Robert is a logical, literal-minded machine who assists Colonel Steve Zodiac during their planetary explorations. He is famously known for his obedient catchphrase, "Yes, Commander."
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What show is Robert the Robot from?
Robert the Robot is the robotic co-pilot from "Fireball XL5," a classic 1960s British science fiction television series. The show was created using marionette puppetry, a process known as Supermarionation.
Who voiced Robert the Robot in Fireball XL5?
The character was actually voiced by the show's creator, Gerry Anderson. To achieve Robert's distinctive, synthetic-sounding voice, Anderson spoke his lines through a kazoo-like device.
Who invented Robert the Robot in the Fireball XL5 storyline?
In the lore of the television series, the transparent robot was invented by the brilliant scientist Professor Matic. He acts as the mechanical co-pilot for the spaceship's crew.
What does Robert the Robot look like?
Robert is famously constructed with a transparent, see-through casing that reveals his internal mechanical workings. He moves on wheels rather than legs and has mechanical arms that assist the crew of Fireball XL5.
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