Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.)
Type: Product
As of November 2026, Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.) has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).
R.O.B. is a toy robot accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Released in Japan in July 1985 for the Family Computer (Famicom) as the Family Computer Robot, the peripheral was redesigned and launched in North America in October 1985 as a centerpiece of the NES Deluxe Set bundle, where it remained available until 1988. During its retail lifespan, the accessory was officially compatible with only two games, which comprise Nintendo's Robot Series: Gyromite and Stack-Up.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Company | Nintendo |
| Category | Video game accessory / Retro video game peripheral |
| Maker | Nintendo |
Who talks about Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.) on podcasts?
Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.) came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.) mentioned alongside?
Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.) is most often mentioned alongside Chris Kohler, Verona Strickland and Blockbuster.
Mentioned together: Chris Kohler, Verona Strickland, Blockbuster, Doug Dillard, Hiroshi Yamauchi, Lance Barr, Cormac McCarthy, Joe Pesci, Nintendrew, Fred Savage