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Top 10 Movie Robots

Monday, February 13th, 2012 – running time 06:19

We love robots, and so does Hollywood! Here's our look at the top 10 robots from movies and TV.

We love robots, and so does Hollywood! Here's our look at the top 10 robots from movies and TV.

David from "A.I."

The little robot boy who was very nearly human is at the center of this Steven Spielberg film that started its life in the hands of Stanley Kubrick.

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Robby from "Forbidden Planet" and B-9 from "Lost in Space"

Robby and B-9 are two of the most recognizable robots in film and television, and they share a common heritage.

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Replicants from "Blade Runner"

When you've got a dirty job to do, call a replicant - just don't be surprised when they try to run away and blend into the human population.

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Wall-E from "Wall-E"

The lovable little CGI robot tending a blasted landscape won our hearts as best service robot.

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Gort from "The Day the Earth Stood Still"

If you want to keep the army a respectful distance from your flying saucer, Gort is the bot for the job.

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Johnny 5 from "Short Circuit"

Number 5 is alive, and his fish out of water wanderings assured him a place in robo-pop culture.

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RoboCop from "RoboCop"

A city as tough as Detroit needs a little something extra in its law enforcement, and RoboCop was there to answer the call.

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Terminator from "Terminator"

The Terminators planted themselves and Skynet at the center of geek consciousness with their methodical destruction of humanity. What's not to love?

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R2-D2, C-3PO, and Darth Vader from "Star Wars"

Whether you like your robots spunky and brave, fussy and proper, or twisted and evil, "Star Wars" had a robot or cyborg for you.

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Data from "Star Trek - The Next Generation"

I had a crush on Data when I was growing up, so you KNOW he's number one on my list!

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