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== Anime and Manga ==
== Anime and Manga ==
* The Tachikomas from ''[[Ghost in The Shell Stand Alone Complex]]''. Cutest [[Spider Tank|Spider Tanks]] ever. Also designated [[Badass Adorable]], given that they're capable of taking down opponents several times their size. Without weapons. With them, they're essentially an urban Act Of God.
* The Tachikomas from ''[[Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex]]''. Cutest [[Spider Tank|Spider Tanks]] ever. Also designated [[Badass Adorable]], given that they're capable of taking down opponents several times their size. Without weapons. With them, they're essentially an urban Act Of God.
* Some of the robots in ''[[Astro Boy (Manga)|Astro Boy]]'' and ''[[Pluto (Manga)|Pluto]]''. Even the more overtly robotic ones, like [http://www.onemanga.com/Pluto/41/12/ Anton] can be adorable.
* Some of the robots in ''[[Astro Boy (manga)|Astro Boy]]'' and ''[[Pluto]]''. Even the more overtly robotic ones, like [http://www.onemanga.com/Pluto/41/12/ Anton] can be adorable.
* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh GX]]'' has Sho's Vehicroid monsters which feature various vehicles from tricycles to bullet trains. All of which are adorable...and [[Badass Adorable|badass]].
* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]'' has Sho's Vehicroid monsters which feature various vehicles from tricycles to bullet trains. All of which are adorable...and [[Badass Adorable|badass]].
* The Haros from ''[[Gundam]].''
* The Haros from ''[[Gundam]].''
** SD Gundams veer between this and [[Badass Adorable]].
** SD Gundams veer between this and [[Badass Adorable]].
** The red Haro in Gundam 00 is also quite the [[Badass Adorable]], being able to stop an attempt to steal the O-Raiser by hiding in the cockpit and initiating the [[Transformation Sequence]] in the middle of the villain's escape.
** The red Haro in Gundam 00 is also quite the [[Badass Adorable]], being able to stop an attempt to steal the O-Raiser by hiding in the cockpit and initiating the [[Transformation Sequence]] in the middle of the villain's escape.
* Aside from the [[Viewer Gender Confusion]], almost all of the doji from ''[[Karakuridouji Ultimo]]'' are ''very'' cute.
* Aside from the [[Viewer Gender Confusion]], almost all of the doji from ''[[Karakuridouji Ultimo]]'' are ''very'' cute.
* [[A God Am I|Eneru's]] cover story in ''[[One Piece (Manga)|One Piece]]'' has the Spaceys, little robot creatures that live on the moon.
* [[A God Am I|Eneru's]] cover story in ''[[One Piece]]'' has the Spaceys, little robot creatures that live on the moon.
* Along with [[Chobits]]' [[Robot Girl|full size Persocoms]], there are smaller, cheaper models like Shinbo's overly-perky Sumomo.
* Along with [[Chobits]]' [[Robot Girl|full size Persocoms]], there are smaller, cheaper models like Shinbo's overly-perky Sumomo.


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== Film ==
== Film ==
* [[WALL-E]] is probably the [[Trope Codifier]]. See image above.
* [[WALL-E]] is probably the [[Trope Codifier]]. See image above.
* Johnny Five from ''[[Short Circuit (Film)|Short Circuit]]''.
* Johnny Five from ''[[Short Circuit]]''.
* C-3PO and R2-D2 from ''[[Star Wars]]'' are the [[Trope Makers]].
* C-3PO and R2-D2 from ''[[Star Wars]]'' are the [[Trope Makers]].
** The Death Star's 'Mouse' droids.
** The Death Star's 'Mouse' droids.
* Herbie.
* Herbie.
** Volkswagen Beetles in general.
** Volkswagen Beetles in general.
* Bumblebee from [[Transformers (Film)|Transformers]] has been accused in-universe of invoking this intentionally.
* Bumblebee from [[Transformers (film)|Transformers]] has been accused in-universe of invoking this intentionally.
* Huey, Dewey, and Louie from [[Silent Running]] predate all of the above examples.
* Huey, Dewey, and Louie from [[Silent Running]] predate all of the above examples.
* ''[[Batteries Not Included (Film)|Batteries Not Included]]''. Two Cute Machines ''spawn three more''.
* ''[[Batteries Not Included (film)|Batteries Not Included]]''. Two Cute Machines ''spawn three more''.
* The cast of ''[[9 (Animation)|Nine]]''. Go ahead, [http://www.areyouscreening.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/3-4.JPG just try and tell me] they aren't cute.
* The cast of ''[[9|Nine]]''. Go ahead, [http://www.areyouscreening.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/3-4.JPG just try and tell me] they aren't cute.
* LaRousse City's block robots from ''[[Pokémon Destiny Deoxys (Anime)|Pokémon Destiny Deoxys]]''
* LaRousse City's block robots from ''[[Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys]]''




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* Gadget from ''[[Doctor Who]]''.
* Gadget from ''[[Doctor Who]]''.
** And don't forget K-9!
** And don't forget K-9!
* Marvin the Paranoid Android from [[The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy (TV)|The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy]]. More than anything, you can't help but [[Woobie|want to hug him.]]
* Marvin the Paranoid Android from [[The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy (TV series)|The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy]]. More than anything, you can't help but [[Woobie|want to hug him.]]
* The DRDs from ''[[Farscape (TV)|Farscape]]''. They're little round yellow droids with cute antenna-headlights, they're super-helpful, and one of them can play the 1812 Overture. What's not to love?
* The DRDs from ''[[Farscape]]''. They're little round yellow droids with cute antenna-headlights, they're super-helpful, and one of them can play the 1812 Overture. What's not to love?
* Tom Servo, Crow, and Gypsy from ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''.
* Tom Servo, Crow, and Gypsy from ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''.
* Alpha 5 of ''[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]'' fame.
* Alpha 5 of ''[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]'' fame.
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== Tabletop Games ==
== Tabletop Games ==
* Most Myr in ''[[Magic the Gathering]]''. [http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=214344 Alloy Myr], [http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=194056 Perilous Myr] and [http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=213800 Brass Squire] in particular.
* Most Myr in ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]''. [http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=214344 Alloy Myr], [http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=194056 Perilous Myr] and [http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=213800 Brass Squire] in particular.
* Some of the illustrations of modrons in ''Planescape'' are ridiculously cute, particularly the monodrone flipbook hidden in the corner of one.
* Some of the illustrations of modrons in ''Planescape'' are ridiculously cute, particularly the monodrone flipbook hidden in the corner of one.
* Arbiter inevitables in ''[[Pathfinder]]''. Little ball-shaped [[Mechanical Lifeforms|semi-robotic]] [[Lawful Neutral]] outsiders that can serve as familiars.
* Arbiter inevitables in ''[[Pathfinder]]''. Little ball-shaped [[Mechanical Lifeforms|semi-robotic]] [[Lawful Neutral]] outsiders that can serve as familiars.
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* Clank from ''[[Ratchet and Clank]]''.
* Clank from ''[[Ratchet and Clank]]''.
* Dog from ''[[Half-Life]]''. Hulking great brute, but cute in his behaviour.
* Dog from ''[[Half-Life]]''. Hulking great brute, but cute in his behaviour.
* ''[[Portal (Video Game)|Portal]]'''s robotic gun turrets, as well as GLaDOS' curiosity core.
* ''[[Portal (series)|Portal]]'''s robotic gun turrets, as well as GLaDOS' curiosity core.
** From the sequel, we get the personality core Wheatley, and Atlas and P-body from the new Co-op mode (adapted from a core and turret, respectively). Atlas and P-Body may not be as small and adorable as the others, but make up for it with their mannerisms.
** From the sequel, we get the personality core Wheatley, and Atlas and P-body from the new Co-op mode (adapted from a core and turret, respectively). Atlas and P-Body may not be as small and adorable as the others, but make up for it with their mannerisms.
*** The 'different' turret at the beginning of the game fits this trope ''especially'' well.
*** The 'different' turret at the beginning of the game fits this trope ''especially'' well.
*** So do the [[The Woobie|remarkably pathetic]] frankenturrets: they're basically a pair of turrets hastily fused to a cube. They can't stand or talk but crawl along feebly with their two wonky forelimbs, and they'll shiver and retreat into their cube/shell when you pick them up. These things basically behave like scared hermit crabs, and are [[Ugly Cute|strangely, sadly adorable]] for it.
*** So do the [[The Woobie|remarkably pathetic]] frankenturrets: they're basically a pair of turrets hastily fused to a cube. They can't stand or talk but crawl along feebly with their two wonky forelimbs, and they'll shiver and retreat into their cube/shell when you pick them up. These things basically behave like scared hermit crabs, and are [[Ugly Cute|strangely, sadly adorable]] for it.
** The Weighted Companion Cube.
** The Weighted Companion Cube.
* The small, stage one turret gun in ''[[Team Fortress 2 (Video Game)|Team Fortress 2]]'' (if you happen to be the engineer who built it).
* The small, stage one turret gun in ''[[Team Fortress 2]]'' (if you happen to be the engineer who built it).
** The Gunslinger unlockable weapon replaces the normal upgradeable sentry with an [[Fun Size|even smaller]] turret that can't be upgraded but builds faster. It's similarly stinkin' adorable.
** The Gunslinger unlockable weapon replaces the normal upgradeable sentry with an [[Fun Size|even smaller]] turret that can't be upgraded but builds faster. It's similarly stinkin' adorable.
* The depressed/scared looking, little RC robot in ''Sheep Dog 'n' Wolf''.
* The depressed/scared looking, little RC robot in ''Sheep Dog 'n' Wolf''.
* ''[[Metal Gear Solid 4]]'' features the Metal Gear Mk. II (eventually replaced by the similar Mk. III), a ridiculously cute miniature version of the titular battle tank that serves as Snake's [[Robot Buddy]], piloted by Otacon. It's also directly based on the Metal Gear Mk. II from [[Snatcher]], which looked exactly like it, and served a similar role to that game's protagonist, Gillian Seed.
* ''[[Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots]]'' features the Metal Gear Mk. II (eventually replaced by the similar Mk. III), a ridiculously cute miniature version of the titular battle tank that serves as Snake's [[Robot Buddy]], piloted by Otacon. It's also directly based on the Metal Gear Mk. II from [[Snatcher]], which looked exactly like it, and served a similar role to that game's protagonist, Gillian Seed.
** In a similar vein, ''[[Metal Gear Rising Revengeance]]'' features Kogekko, a [[Fun Size]] version of the Geckos from ''[[Metal Gear Solid 4]]'' as Raiden's [[Robot Buddy]].
** In a similar vein, ''[[Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance]]'' features Kogekko, a [[Fun Size]] version of the Geckos from ''[[Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots]]'' as Raiden's [[Robot Buddy]].
* The Mecha Grunty from ''[[.hack GU Games|.hack//G.U.]]'' games.
* The Mecha Grunty from ''[[.hack GU Games|.hack//G.U.]]'' games.
* [[Mega Man (Video Game)|Mega Man]] and especially Roll, though their cuteness probably fits them into just plain [[Moe]]. Some of the enemies as well, such as the [[Mascot Mook|Mets]].
* [[Mega Man (video game)|Mega Man]] and especially Roll, though their cuteness probably fits them into just plain [[Moe]]. Some of the enemies as well, such as the [[Mascot Mook|Mets]].
* The [[Badass Adorable]] bomb-chucking ''[[Bomberman (Video Game)|Bomberman]]'' with his cute little computer monitor face that becomes (n n) when he's happy.
* The [[Badass Adorable]] bomb-chucking ''[[Bomberman]]'' with his cute little computer monitor face that becomes (n n) when he's happy.
* C21 and its sequel [[Cosmic Break]] are filled with examples. Running the full spectrum from this trope up to [[Ridiculously-Human Robots]].
* C21 and its sequel [[Cosmic Break]] are filled with examples. Running the full spectrum from this trope up to [[Ridiculously-Human Robots]].
* ''[[Timesplitters Future Perfect]]'' has the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w-mJkdnLJM Sweet Suck PPT Cleaning Robot] in the "Breaking and Entering" level (skip to 4:30). Its a chatty little bastard too! Just imagine it saying this in a C3-PO-esque voice ~ "I am the Sweet Suck PPT cleaning robot, I am ideal for both office and domestic use, no job is too small. I love filth, and my full range of accessories ensure no crevice is left untouched. I bring a smile to any owner's lips". It scoots across the floor with a little street sweeping brush on its fanny!
* ''[[Timesplitters Future Perfect]]'' has the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w-mJkdnLJM Sweet Suck PPT Cleaning Robot] in the "Breaking and Entering" level (skip to 4:30). Its a chatty little bastard too! Just imagine it saying this in a C3-PO-esque voice ~ "I am the Sweet Suck PPT cleaning robot, I am ideal for both office and domestic use, no job is too small. I love filth, and my full range of accessories ensure no crevice is left untouched. I bring a smile to any owner's lips". It scoots across the floor with a little street sweeping brush on its fanny!
* ''[[The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword]]'' features Ancient Robots.
* ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'' features Ancient Robots.
* [[Planetfall (Video Game)|Floyd!]]
* [[Planetfall|Floyd!]]
** [[Jet Force Gemini|Floyd!]]
** [[Jet Force Gemini|Floyd!]]
* Pipo from ''[[Overblood]]''.
* Pipo from ''[[Overblood]]''.
* The Gearmos from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''.
* The Gearmos from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''.
* The titular character of ''[[Chibi Robo]]'', along with his various [[Robot Buddy|sidekicks]].
* The titular character of ''[[Chibi-Robo!]]'', along with his various [[Robot Buddy|sidekicks]].




== Web Comics ==
== Web Comics ==
* Several robots in ''[[Freefall (Webcomic)|Freefall]]'', including [[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|Sawtooth Rivergrinder]] -- heavy [[Terraform|terraformer]] and amateur percussionist (as in ''"[http://freefall.purrsia.com/ff1200/fv01190.htm Orbital bombardment in D minor]"'').
* Several robots in ''[[Freefall]]'', including [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|Sawtooth Rivergrinder]] -- heavy [[Terraform|terraformer]] and amateur percussionist (as in ''"[http://freefall.purrsia.com/ff1200/fv01190.htm Orbital bombardment in D minor]"'').
* ''[[Gunnerkrigg Court (Webcomic)|Gunnerkrigg Court]]'' has several: Robox ([[The Ace|awesome!]]), Boxbot ([[Designated Monkey|terrible!]]) and one of the main cast -- though now that S13 practice parkour and proselytising in the new body, "he" is just cool. And then there's weather station bot, because Tom managed to draw ''[[Squee|cuddly]] sharp-clawed metal mantis''.
* ''[[Gunnerkrigg Court]]'' has several: Robox ([[The Ace|awesome!]]), Boxbot ([[Designated Monkey|terrible!]]) and one of the main cast -- though now that S13 practice parkour and proselytising in the new body, "he" is just cool. And then there's weather station bot, because Tom managed to draw ''[[Squee|cuddly]] sharp-clawed metal mantis''.
* ''[[The Inexplicable Adventures of Bob]]:'' because of his hulking design, Roofus [http://bobadventures.comicgenesis.com/d/20070918.html ''can'' be scary,''] but usually he's just [http://bobadventures.comicgenesis.com/d/20070616.html childlike and lovable.]
* ''[[The Inexplicable Adventures of Bob]]:'' because of his hulking design, Roofus [http://bobadventures.comicgenesis.com/d/20070918.html ''can'' be scary,''] but usually he's just [http://bobadventures.comicgenesis.com/d/20070616.html childlike and lovable.]
* Agatha Heterodyne's [http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20091002 little clanks] ("dingbots") in [[Girl Genius]].
* Agatha Heterodyne's [http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20091002 little clanks] ("dingbots") in [[Girl Genius]].
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== Web Original ==
== Web Original ==
* ''[[Red vs. Blue (Machinima)|Red vs. Blue]]'' has Sheila, a tank {{spoiler|and later ship}} AI for the Blue Team. Though she is deadly as a tank, she somehow manages to pack lunches for the protagonists and gets involved in a crazy love triangle.
* ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' has Sheila, a tank {{spoiler|and later ship}} AI for the Blue Team. Though she is deadly as a tank, she somehow manages to pack lunches for the protagonists and gets involved in a crazy love triangle.




== Western Animation ==
== Western Animation ==
* Ro-Bear Berbils from ''[[Thundercats (Animation)|ThunderCats]]'' and ''[[Thundercats 2011 (Western Animation)|ThunderCats (2011)]]'' are rainbow-hued robotic ''[[Beary Funny|teddy-bears]]'' who love to build and repair things.
* Ro-Bear Berbils from ''[[Thundercats]]'' and ''[[Thundercats 2011|ThunderCats (2011)]]'' are rainbow-hued robotic ''[[Beary Funny|teddy-bears]]'' who love to build and repair things.
* T-Bot from ''MASK''.
* T-Bot from ''MASK''.
* Beemo from ''[[Adventure Time (Animation)|Adventure Time]]''.
* Beemo from ''[[Adventure Time]]''.
** Also NEPTR.
** Also NEPTR.
* Jenny XJ-9 from ''[[My Life As a Teenage Robot]]''.
* Jenny XJ-9 from ''[[My Life as a Teenage Robot]]''.
* Bobert from [[The Amazing World of Gumball]].
* Bobert from [[The Amazing World of Gumball]].
* HERBIE<ref>If you care, it stands for Humanoid Experimental Robot, B-type, Integrated Electronics. And he's not actually humanoid.</ref> from the 70s ''[[Fantastic Four]]'' cartoon wasn't seen this way initially, as he was a none-too-[[Badass]] [[Replacement Scrappy]] for the Human Torch. However, time passed, and he's been homaged - and every new version of HERBIE is so freaking adorable, most recently the ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show]]'' incarnation.
* HERBIE<ref>If you care, it stands for Humanoid Experimental Robot, B-type, Integrated Electronics. And he's not actually humanoid.</ref> from the 70s ''[[Fantastic Four]]'' cartoon wasn't seen this way initially, as he was a none-too-[[Badass]] [[Replacement Scrappy]] for the Human Torch. However, time passed, and he's been homaged - and every new version of HERBIE is so freaking adorable, most recently the ''[[The Superhero Squad Show]]'' incarnation.
* Moon, the reporter rabbit robot from ''[[Beast Wars II (Anime)|Beast Wars II]]''.
* Moon, the reporter rabbit robot from ''[[Beast Wars II]]''.
* GIR, the defective SIR unit from [[Invader Zim]]. He's more likely to shout [[Non Sequitors]] than melt your heart, though.
* GIR, the defective SIR unit from [[Invader Zim]]. He's more likely to shout [[Non Sequitors]] than melt your heart, though.
* In the [[He Man and The Masters of The Universe (Animation)|He-Man]] and [[She Ra Princess of Power (Animation)|She-Ra]] [[Christmas Special]], Skeletor's heart is melted by a cute robotic puppy.
* In the [[He-Man and the Masters of the Universe|He-Man]] and [[She-Ra: Princess of Power|She-Ra]] [[Christmas Special]], Skeletor's heart is melted by a cute robotic puppy.




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