Suggested by yeoldetifosi
A humanoid robot from The Day the Earth Stood Still, this eight-foot, non-speaking metal creature is accompanied everywhere by Klaatu, a visitor to Earth from a distant planet. It travels in a flying saucer and uses a beam weapon to vaporise weapons and obstacles in its path. His purpose is to 'preserve the peace' Photograph: Everett/Rex Features
Suggested by Slaaayeeeeeerrrr
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a Cyborg masquerading as a man, sent back in time from a post-apocalyptic future in order to protect or assassinate as he sees fit. More accurately known as the T-800 Series Model 101, the Terminator is a cybernetic creature with a skeleton of indestructible metal
Photograph: Moviestore Collection / Rex Features
Suggested by bunkendrum
As bunkendrum rightly pointed out to us in the original thread 'you missed that one, smeg-head!' Originally intended as a one-off appearance on Red Dwarf, Kryten was so popular to with the comedy show's fans that he was made a regular feature along with his three spare heads – one of which has a Lancastrian accent. This "slave noid" (aka robotic servant) has neurotic tendencies, probably stemming from his days spent learning to clean lavatories thoroughly at the "toilet university". In order to be more human, Kryten tries to insult people but has particular difficulty saying 'smeg head', which often comes out as 'smeeeee-heeeeee' Photograph: PR
Suggested by seeoou
Residing in Kermit's mansion following the breakup of The Muppets, '80s Robot works as a valet and manservant to Kermit the Frog. His skills are endless: he can drive cars and use his search engine to locate the Muppet troupe. He made his debut performance in the 2011 Muppets film Photograph: PR
Suggested by geo3rge
Described by TheIneffableSwede as 'The Eve of robots', Maria from Metropolis represents the pinnacle of Robotic feminism in science-fiction. Starring alongside Freder, the wealthy son of the city's ruler, she makes it her mission to expose the problematic nature of men's obsession with the femme fatale as a sex object Photograph: PR
Suggested by Monctonian
Made out of transparent material which allows you to see all his internal workings, Robert is our favourite robot aboard the Fireball XL5 spaceship. An android from the Supermarionation series Fireball XL5, Robert is also a highly valued member of the World Space Patrol. Things aren't always that easy for poor Robert, however: he becomes offended or confused very easily, sometimes steaming from sheer anger or confusion Photograph: ITV/Rex Features
Suggested by DismantleTrident
Once a Borg Drone, or as Itsrainingtin described her, a 'BILF', Star Trek's Seven of Nine was liberated from the Borg Collective during the Species 8472 conflict and transformed into a human being. During the 13 years she spent as a borg, she attacked countless innocent victims in her pursuit of perfection. Since becoming a human, she has found it difficult to adapt to human life, but fortunately she has succeeded in forming relationships with a number of other individuals aboard the spaceship Photograph: Sky One
Suggested by MyFlippinValentine
As one of the five anthropomorphic robots proposed for cold war use by the US Military in Short Circuit, Johnny 5's creators were interested in using artificial intelligence for peaceful purposes such as playing musical instruments and providing social aid. Johnny 5 finds himself at the home of animal-lover Stephanie Speck, who helps satisfy its cravings for 'input' (due to its malfunction), and explains the nature of life and death to it. He subsequently gains a respect for life, rejecting the destructive nature of his military programming Photograph: Everett Collection/Rex Features
Suggested by Giftedbutlazee
When Giftedbutlazee asked 'For the love of God, why isn't Twiki from Buck Rogers in this list?' in the original thread, we admit it was because we forgot, not, as Blackadder replied, 'because the more people look at him, the more it becomes obvious he was modelled on a penis.' Giftedbutlazee was right in his response: 'That's a total phallusy.' This ambuquad from Buck Rogers is a kind robot, often seen carrying Dr Theopolis around with him, and occasionally blurting out 'bidi-bidi-bidi' when he encountered a fellow robot Photograph: NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
Suggested by Mockingbirdgirl
Unfortunately for this General Utility Non-Theorizing Environmental Control Robot, it can be given no name besides 'the robot'. Encompassing the best of both worlds, it has both robotic superhuman strength and human emotions such as laughter and mockery. It even has a talent for music, and can often be heard singing and playing the guitar Photograph: PR
