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- Roboto : Rider Support Robots
- Japanese :
- Type : Various
- Usage : Gadget Helpers
- Users : Various Kamen Riders
- Season : Almost All Kamen Rider Series
Rider Support Robots is the term given to the robot-like gadget helpers of certain Kamen Riders. They are usually used for reconnaisance, but can have a wider range of function depending upon the type. The first Support Robots appeared in the Heisei era series Kamen Rider Hibiki. However, they have become a prominent part of the fan termed Neo-Heisei Riders. The Support Robots of the Neo-Heisei era are powered by the collectible devices of the series.
Disk Animals
The Disk Animals were the first Support Robots, despite being not robots at all, appearing in Kamen Rider Hibiki. The Disk Animals had two modes: disk and animal. They were activated or awakened through the use of the Riders' transformation devices. They were primarily used for reconnaissance, to search out the Makamou, but they also had limited combat abilities for assisting a Rider.
Zecters
The Zecters are the Support Robots of Kamen Rider Kabuto. Zecters are devices created by ZECT as a compilation of mobile systems that affect space/time. They were created by the Natives, a species of Worm that arrived on Earth 35 years ago. These Natives in turn gave the Zecters to humans so that they may protect them from alien Worms that would arrive later. The Zecters appear instantaneously from the ZECT headquarters to the selected personnel so that they may transform into the respective Rider to fight any Worms in the vicinity.
Kivats
The Kivats are the Support Robots, despite being a Demon Race of Kamen Rider Kiva. The Kivats possess Demon Imperial Powers which they can instill into other lifeforms usually through their Active Fangs or other means. Some of them possess additional powers that is different amongst them. They also possess personas on their faces that are tradition in their families.
Memory Gadgets
The Memory Gadgets are the Support Robots for the Kamen Riders of Kamen Rider W. The Memory Gadgets had two forms: Gadget and Live. The Memory Gadgets functioned much like their form would suggest when in Gadget Mode, e.g. the Stag Phone is a communications device. However, they also had other abilities, e.g. the Spider Watch was also a grappling line. They transformed into their animal forms via Pseudo Memories, which combined the abilities of the Gadget Mode with the abilities of the animal.
Candroids
The Candroids are the Support Robots appearing in Kamen Rider OOO. The Candroids switched from Can Mode to Animal Mode via their pull tabs, whereupon they would unfold and begin their mission. The Candroids would often work in teams, multiple copies of the same model working together to fulfill an objective. They would also work for whoever activated them, not simply the Kamen Riders, though they were the primary users.
Foodroids
The Foodroids are the Support Robots of Kamen Rider Fourze. Foodroids are small robots that were disguised as various food items. Their robot forms were powered by various Astroswitches, which not only transformed them into robot mode but also gave them their individual abilities. These same Astroswitches also armed Fourze with modules of similar abilities. They were primarily used for reconnaissance or support.
PlaMonsters
The PlaMonsters are the Support Robots for the Kamen Riders of Kamen Rider Wizard. However, like the Disk Animals, they are not really robots, though they do resemble robots. They are usually referred to as familiars, the assistants of classical wizards. They are summoned through specific rings, which conjures them as pieces like a giant model. After they assemble themselves into their true form, the rings are then placed into their bodies and act as batteries.
Shift Cars / Signal Bikes / Chaser Viral Cores
The Shift Cars, Signal Bikes, and Chaser Cores are the Support Robots for the Kamen Riders of Kamen Rider Drive, as well as the collectible devices which give them their power. Like the PlaMonsters, they have their own personality (except maybe the Type Change Shift Cars and Transformation Signal Bikes), and thus they often do things their own way. They also help with reconnaissance and other purposes, like tracking.
Ghost Gadgets
The Ghost Gadgets are the Support Robots for the Kamen Riders of Kamen Rider Ghost. They have three forms: An animal form, suited for movement and reconnaisance, a gadget form, which allows them to perform a specific function, and a weapon form, in which they can attach to the Rider's weapon in order to access a form's power.
Beat Gamer
Beat Gamer is Kamen Rider Brave's support robot. When the DoReMiFa Beat Gashat is used by Brave, Beat Gamer can fused with him to access Beat Quest Gamer Level 3. Beat Gamer was released as part of the Level UP Rider Series set LVUR06.
Hunter Gamer
Hunter Gamer is the dragon support robot. This support robot is used by Ex-Aid, Brave, Snipe, and Lazer. When the Drago Knight Hunter Z Gashat is used by Ex-Aid, Brave, Snipe, or Lazer, Hunter Gamer can fused with them to access Hunter Gamer Level 4 and Hunter Gamer Level 5. Hunter Gamer was released as part of the Level UP Rider Series set LVUR10.
Chambara Gamer
Chambara Gamer is Kamen Rider Lazer's support robot. When the Giri Giri Chambara Gashat is used by Lazer, Chambara Gamer can fused with him to access Chambara Bike Gamer Level 3. Chambara Gamer was released as part of the Level UP Rider Series set LVUR08.
Robots Gamer
Robots Gamer is Kamen Rider Ex-Aid's support robot. When the Gekitotsu Robots Gashat is used by Ex-Aid, Robots Gamer can fused with him to access Robots Action Gamer Level 3. Robots Gamer was released as part of the Level UP Rider Series set LVUR05.
Combat Gamer
Combat Gamer is Kamen Rider Snipe's support robot. When the Jet Combat Gashat is used by Snipe, Combat Gamer can fused with his to access Combat Shooting Gamer Level 3. Combat Gamer was released as part of the Level UP Rider Series set LVUR09.
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