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Robots are mechanical beings which possess artificial intelligence. They are used in a wide variety of roles and environments, and often do jobs considered too menial for Humans or other species.

History

EarlyRobot

An Early Model of Robot

The First Millennia

The first robots were crude beings created by humanity to hеlp with a variety of tasks. The earliest of these robots were created at the end of the 19th century. Over the course of the next millennia robots would come to be a part of Earth culture, to the extent that by 3000 academic institutions offered the subject of Robo-American Studies.

The Birth of the Modern Robot

Throughout the centuries robots remained "slow moving, stiff, and a little on the uptight side." But on 17 October, 2928 Hubert J. Farnsworth, working for MomCorp, discovered that by sacrificing fuel efficiency he could create a "bigger, sportier robot." It didn't meet emission standards, but MomCorp was able to get around this by marketing it as a "Sport Utility Robot" classified as a light truck.

Environmental Consequences

The modern robot is fueled by alcohol and gives off greenhouse gasses through flaming burps, which eventually drove Earth to the brink of destruction via global warming. Though President Nixon and Dr. Wernstrom plotted to destroy all robots to save the planet, the Earth was saved when Farnsworth had all the robots vent their gasses straight up at once, thereby moving Earth further from the sun, and cooling it.

The Future of Earth's Robots

In 3004 Mom's Friendly Robot Company released a new model of robot known as Robot 1-X. Unlike earlier models, Robot 1-X doesn’t malfunction and has a more friendly personality. Perhaps in response to the near destruction of Earth by robot-generated greenhouse gases earlier that year, Robot 1-X also ran on pollution and emitted fresh oxygen. The shift to the new model was neither immediate nor easy; many existing robots needed to have their programming upgraded to be compatible with the new model, and the majority of Earth’s robots remain the old, rude, polluting models.

Robotic Physiology

Although robots differ in their composition and function, there are several generalizations that can be made that applies to many robots:

Composition

Most robots appear to be made of metallic minerals/compounds (i.e. iron, titanium, steel, dolomite), but there are also examples of robots made of wood and wax.

Antenna

Robots all seem to have an antenna someplace on their body, but the reason for this is unclear. They seem to be able to pick up and disrupt radio signals unconsciously, and in some cases even project their thoughts to other radio devices (such as a cellular telephone). Mom revealed that she has all her robots fitted with one so that she can control them using a universal robot controller.

Alcohol Consumption

Robots run on alcohol (apparently ethanol), which recharges their fuel cells. When they don't drink, they suffer symptoms similar to those experienced by organics who have imbibed too much alcohol, such as loss of balance, light-headedness and a thick patch of rust around the mouth, similar to 5 o'clock shadow, but called 5 o'clock rust.

Robot Culture

Vice

Like any society, robots have many vices that certain segments of the population engage in. Examples of such vices include: robot porn, stripperbots, hookerbots, and the smoking of cigars and/or cigarettes (to look cool).

Jacking-On

Perhaps the most controversial vice in the robot world is the abuse of electricity. Jacking-on, as it's called, involves the channeling of large amounts of electricity through a robot’s processors, resulting in a psychedelic experience. The experience is highly addictive and may lead to decreased energy levels and/or residual electrical activity in the eyes. The name is a thinly veiled euphemism for masturbation, which can be referred to as "jacking off."

Religion

Robots also have organized religion, but it is unclear how widespread these beliefs are.

Robotology

One of the more radical robot religions is Robotology, which holds its members to a strict contract not to engage in any behavior considered taboo among the faith (see the Vice section above). Should the contract be broken, the member would be sent to Robot Hell for eternity.
See Also: Robotology

Varieties

Fembots

A Fembot is a female version of a robot.

Robotic Variations By Function

Robots have expanded beyond their original programming to fulfill many functions, some of which would not seem to need to be fulfilled (such as homeless robots or criminal units). The following is a short list of different functions or occupation that robots fulfill as well as three or four examples.

Acting Units

Bending Units

Children Units

Civil Servants

Combat Droids (including URFL fighters)

Fratbots

Medical Units

Religious/Holiday

Robot Mafia/ Criminal Units

Salesrobots/Robots in Service Industry

Socialite Units

Appearances

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