The Environmental Control Robot, also known simply as the Robot, is a fictional character in the television series Lost in Space. His full designation was only occasionally mentioned on the … See more

Although a machine endowed with superhuman strength and futuristic weaponry, he often displayed human characteristics, such as laughter, sadness, and mockery, as well as singing … See more

Robot consisted, from top down, of
1. A glass bubble sensor unit with moving antennae;
2. A fluted, translucent ring collar (actually an arrangement of shaped ribs, through which performer Bob May could see); See more

Two versions of the robot were used during Lost in Space filming – a "hero robot" costume worn by Bob May, and a static, "stunt robot" prop that was used for distant or hazardous shots. Both versions fell into disrepair after the series, but these have since been … See more