XR-1000

Bio
Launched from Hickam Field in Hawaii, XR-1000 (AKA the Robot) is an experimental Air Force drone that ejected from a plane by parachute over the island. It weighed about 1000 pounds and was programmed for multiple jobs. Equipped with radar, sonar and automatic pilot, it tended to emit smoke when it became over-heated. The only job it couldn't perform was swim as the limited speed and maneuverability couldn't keep it afloat. It was water resistant; its electrical parts apparently protected from saltwater. He was recovered by Gilligan, who made him into a friend while the Professor saw huge potential in seeing the robot as help to get everyone rescued. However, Ginger, Mr. Howell and the Skipper, who once called him a tin fugitive from "The Wizard Of Oz," used him as cheap manual labor. Ginger even tried seducing him to get her rescued. Eventually, after several experiments, the Professor realized their best choice was to have the robot walk the sea floor to Hawaii to deliver their message. Unfortunately, Gilligan's rabbit foot got stuck in the robot and completely ruined the recording that the Air Force had no hope of retrieving it.

Episode(s)

 * Gilligan's Living Doll

Trivia

 * Actor Bob D'Arcy who played the robot also guest starred on a episode of "Dusty's Trail" (Episode: "Then There were Seven") which starred Bob Denver.