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Evil robots have been a common trope in television as a warning of the dangers of technology, like Daleks in Doctor Who, Infinity Ultron in What If, and even the not-evil but rude Bender in Futurama. However, robots also appear in several shows as kind and loyal companions, becoming iconic and beloved characters on television.
10 Robotman Is Surprisingly Sweet Given His Past Trauma
Doom Patrol
Clifford Steele, aka Robotman, appears in HBO's Doom Patrol as part of this superhero team. After he had a car accident, his brain was put into a robot body, which made him a half-man, half-robot. Even though Cliff deals with his problems in a self-harming way, he's very friendly.
Cliff is very kind and loyal to the people he cares about, especially his daughter, Clara. He probably needs to work out some of his problems, such as his anger issues, but there's no doubt Robotman has a big heart. He shows this side of himself not only to Clara, but also Jane and Cyborg as well.
9 BMO Is One Of Finn's Best Friends
Adventure Time
One of the cutest characters from animated shows is BMO, Finn's robot in Adventure Time. BMO is a multi-operational system that's very similar to a cellphone but anthropomorphic. They contain several applications, such as an alarm clock, camera, and flashlight, but they can also be a toaster.
BMO isn't only adorable, but they are also a reliable and loyal friend. They accompany Finn and Jake in some of their adventures and help in whatever way they can. Even though according to BMO, they don't experience emotions, they're very protective of their friends.
8 C.H.E.R.Y./L. Is A Surprisingly Funny & Nice Friend
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt depicts many robots throughout the show. There are several machines doing menial tasks called Yukos. However, when Kimmy starts working in a tech company, Giztoob, she befriends a Yuko called C.H.E.R.Y./L. (Cybernetic Human Empathy Response Yuko/Lamp).
C.H.E.R.Y.L/. isn't a stereotypical robot. Since she's programmed to adapt her personality to other people's needs, around Kimmy, she becomes the archetype of a woman who drinks too much and makes too many sexual jokes. However, C.H.E.R.Y.L/. is truly hilarious, and she's also a good friend to naive and sweet Kimmy.
7 Astro Boy Is One Of The Most Beloved Anime Characters
Astro Boy
Astro Boy is one of the most successful anime and manga franchises. It started as a manga in 1952, and from then on, it's gotten several manga series as well as anime TV shows. It follows the adventures of Astro Boy, an android created in a futuristic setting where androids and humans coexist.
Astro Boy is a sweet kid who never gets old and who uses his powerful abilities to stop villainous robots and humans in spite of his complicated upbringing. His charming personality, selfless nature, and strong sense of justice made him one of the most iconic anime characters.
6 B.O.Y.D. Is A Kind & Sweet Friend
DuckTales
B.O.Y.D. is a recurrent character in DuckTales that first appears when Mark Beaks uses him to get into Doofus Drake's birthday party. Soon enough, the other characters realize that B.O.Y.D. is actually an android reprogrammed by Beaks, but B.O.Y.D. is actually a sweet boy, and he becomes adopted by Doofus's parents.
Even though in later episodes, B.O.Y.D.'s original program threatens to destroy the world, the android's original personality is kind and generous. He becomes friends with Huey, who helps him discover that he's a hero and not the villain his creators intended him to be.
5 Robot B 9 Is One Of The Oldest Robots In TV
Lost In Space
Robot B 9, often simply called Robot, appears in one of the oldest sci-fi TV shows, Lost in Space. This show aired between 1965 and 1968, but Netflix recently rebooted it. Both series depict Robot as a friendly, humanoid machine who is in charge of taking care of Will Robinson.
Robot B 9 is mainly supposed to take care of the Robinson family, so he's extremely loyal and protective. One of the most iconic robots on television, Robot is mostly known for his cute catchphrases, such as "Danger, Will Robinson!" and "It does not compute."
4 K-9, Or Mark, Is The Loyal Mascot Of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
K-9 is a model of a dog robot created in the year 5000 by Professor Marius. They're programmed to obey their masters in any situation, although they tend to take their orders way too literally. These dogs aren't only cute; they're also very loyal, and they have been companions to several Doctors.
All the K-9 dogs that have belonged to the Doctor have been called Mark, and the pet is already an iconic character from Doctor Who. Even though these robots are known for their pedantic personality, they're funny and great assistants to the Doctor.
3 Rosey Is The Most Iconic Robot In Television
The Jetsons
Definitely one of the most iconic robots in cartoons, Rosey from The Jetsons is the reliable and hard-working robot that works for the Jetson family. She takes care of the cleaning around the house, and she's also a security system for when the family is out of the house.
Even though Rosey is a robot and not an android, she has plenty of emotions. Her dial-like eyes move around to show when she's feeling sad, angry, or happy. On top of that, she develops a romantic relationship with Mac, Henry Orbit's robot assistant.
2 Baymax Is A Fan-Favorite Robot From Recent Years
Big Hero 6: The Series
The affable and well-intentioned protagonist of Big Hero 6: The Series, Baymax has become a fan-favorite robot character in recent years. First intended as a healthcare robot when he was built by Hiro's brother, Tadashi, Baymax is now part of the superhero team Big Hero 6.
Because of the way he was programmed, Baymax is a very tender, compassionate, and sweet robot. He cares deeply about his patients and puts a lot of effort into giving the best care possible. Throughout the movie and series, Baymax developed a strong bond with Hiro, and now they're inseparable.
1 Alpha 5 Is The Most Charming Character In Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
A quirky character with an ageless catchphrase ("Aye-yi-yi-yi-yi!"), Alpha 5 is one of the most important allies of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. He's Zordon's assistant and the Ranger's technician. In fact, he creates most of their weapons throughout the series.
Alpha 5 is inarguably one of the most beloved characters of the Power Rangers franchise. Even though he's just a robot, he has a wide range of emotions and a hilarious physical comedy. His work with the Power Rangers goes beyond his duty; he's also a beloved friend.