One of the more elegant creations of RobCo Industries, the Eyebot is a hovering robot designed for a variety of purposes.[1] On the surface, it was designed for giving consumers instant access to radio and television on the go. It uses a sophisticated antenna array to deliver the latest news bulletins and presidential addresses even in subterranean areas like subways. However, it was also outfitted with advanced facial and auditory recognition technology, making it a useful tool for surveillance and security.[1][Non-game 1]RALPHIE the Robot's Incredible Odyssey! was a popular pre-War broadcast about the titular RALPHIE eyebot.
Although the design was compact and quite sophisticated, there was still room for post-War expansion. The Enclave attempted to create a line of superior Duraframe Eyebots at Adams Air Force Base, but eventually scrapped the program, leaving one survivor.[2] Usually found near settlements or cities, the automated bases of Hopeville and Ashton later reproduced these robots in quantity, creating dedicated repair and medical variants, showcasing the potential still remaining in the Eyebot.[3]
Characteristics[]
Eyebots are seldom hostile. They occasionally attack hostile creatures, and some Eyebots might reveal certain locations as they fly by. They can be easily defeated in battle. Eyebots are capable of carrying out a variety of other tasks as well, as seen with Rover. EyeBombs are equally flimsy, but will explode on proximity or upon taking damage.
Red-painted Eyebots that explode on death or when approached. They are summoned during the Encryptid event to assist the imposter Sheepsquatch. Also appear when robots are the enemy in Daily Ops.
Eyebots that have been reprogrammed by the Rust Eagles and have been painted red and black with crossbone markings on their hulls and like the Eyebomb, have the ability to self destruct. Encountered during Test Your Metal.
Golden Eyebot[]
An Eyebot that is encountered during Test Your Metal
Although most terminal and subtitle references use "Eyebot", the NPC record nameplate uses "EyeBot".
Behind the scenes[]
The Eyebot resembles the Sputnik-era satellites, predominately the Sputnik 1, an artificial Earth satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957.
Gallery[]
Responder Eyebot ("Morse Code")
References[]
↑ 1.01.1REPCONN headquarters placard: ""The 'I' in 'Eyebot.'"" "RobCo's always had an eye for robotics, and this little fellow is no different! This robotic marvel can not only recognize your face and voice with advanced facial and auditory recognition technology, it can also broadcast video and audio as well! Think of it - all the sights and sounds of your radio and TV in your living room at home blasted directly at you on the street, subway, bathroom, or wherever you may be! Never fear, you'll never miss a news bulletin or presidential address again, no matter where you are! Exhibit Brought to You By Your Friends at RobCo." (Fallout: New Vegas message box transcriptions)
↑Fallout: The Roleplaying Game Rulebook p.359: "The eyebot is one of the smaller robots designed by RobCo Industries. Their spherical, hovering forms are a common sight in the wasteland. Despite their compact size, they are outfitted with a number of useful technologies; long range antennas that allow them to receive radio broadcasts even in subway stations or other underground sites, facial and voice recognition for use in security applications and even a laser weapon. In pre-War America they were used to broadcast radio transmissions, announcements, and news bulletins. Now these eyebots are in use by the likes of the Brotherhood of Steel to promote propaganda and by the Minutemen for surveillance. Others can are roaming the wastes still following their original programming and broadcasting the local radio station, military chatter on repeat or mysterious messages and frequencies from unknown sources. While often friendly when encountered, they will defend themselves if attacked and the degradation to their systems leads some units to be hostile on site."