Unlike previous iterations of the other robot, the new robot is very different to its predecessors. Whereas the robotfrom the 1965 series and the one from the 1990s film traversed terrain on treads, this new robot possesses … See more

The Robot is not unlike a child. At first when seen, he is hostile, but over time he protects Will and helps him, primarily just because he is told to - he is compelled to help as repayment for Will saving his life. He learns t… See more

He possesses the ability to produce strong heat from his body, enough to melt metal. ("Impact") He is also, as is seen throughout the series, able to learn new things nearly instantly. When simply observing John hammerin… See more

The design of the robot is explored in the featurette "Designing the Robot" from the Season 1 home video release. Kevin Burns describes the robot as a protector, but also a child in that it's learning to be a human. Executive p… See more