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A '''robot''' is a mechanical device with the ability to do work without the help of a living organism. The most common type of robot is an [[android]] (a [[humanoid]] robot, e.g. [[Kamelion]], who could also shape-shift). ([[DW]]: ''[[The King's Demons]]'').  However, robots also come in various forms such as [[dog]]-like (e.g. [[K-9]]). ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invisible Enemy]]'')
A '''robot''' is a mechanical device with the ability to do work without the help of a living organism. The most common type of robot is an [[android]] (a [[humanoid]] robot, e.g. [[Kamelion]], who could also shape-shift). ([[DW]]: ''[[The King's Demons]]'').  However, robots also come in various forms such as [[dog]]-like (e.g. [[K-9]]). ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invisible Enemy]]'')


On many [[planet]]s Robots were used as a servile labour force.  They're appearance sometimes generated strong emotions in people, a condition known as Robophobia or [[Grimwade's Syndrome]]. ([[DW]]: [[The Robots of Death]])
On many [[planet]]s Robots were used as a servile labour force.  Their appearance sometimes generated strong emotions in people, a condition known as Robophobia or [[Grimwade's Syndrome]]. ([[DW]]: [[The Robots of Death]])


They were powered in many different ways such as by [[Black light]]. ([[DW]]: [[Four to Doomsday]])
They were powered in many different ways such as by [[Black light]]. ([[DW]]: [[Four to Doomsday]])

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If you are looking for the story of the same name see: DW: Robot (TV story).

A robot is a mechanical device with the ability to do work without the help of a living organism. The most common type of robot is an android (a humanoid robot, e.g. Kamelion, who could also shape-shift). (DW: The King's Demons). However, robots also come in various forms such as dog-like (e.g. K-9). (DW: The Invisible Enemy)

On many planets Robots were used as a servile labour force. Their appearance sometimes generated strong emotions in people, a condition known as Robophobia or Grimwade's Syndrome. (DW: The Robots of Death)

They were powered in many different ways such as by Black light. (DW: Four to Doomsday)

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