Robots

Rodney Copperbottom is a bright young robot inventor who dreams of making life better for those around him. He believes clever machines and friendly ideas can improve the world. But his plans run into trouble when a ruthless corporate tycoon named Ratchet seizes control of Bigweld Industries. With Bigweld pushed aside, the company begins to churn out cheaper, obsolete parts and Rodney finds his optimism tested. Determined to prove that creativity still matters, he sets out on a city wide chase, gathering friends and allies who share his faith in invention. Together they face cunning forces that threaten to stamp out originality and hope. He soon discovers a wider world of dreamers who fight for imagination.

Released in 2005, Robots was directed by Chris Wedge, a notable figure at Blue Sky Studios. The film grows from an original story by David Lindsay-Abaire with contributions from Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel, not adapted from a preexisting book.

Robots showcases Blue Sky Studios at its kinetic best, with a dazzling metropolis of chrome and gears that rewards curiosity, especially in the inventive robots who populate the city. Its humor and warm message about creativity resonated with families and sparked a lasting appreciation for inventive worlds and tech culture.

Critics treated Robots as a lively family friendly adventure that mixes futuristic gadgetry with humor. It explores how originality fights against corporate pressure and sameness, while friendship and hope drive the heroes forward. The tone balances light whimsy with thoughtful ideas about invention, community, and perseverance for future creators everywhere.