Those robots were just metal slaves. They could fix your spacecraft, solve math problems and flail their arms wildly to warn of impending danger, but no one bothered to socialize with them. It's doubtful, because no one ever named him. Real worker robots have been available for many decades. They make our cars, mow the lawns at amusement parks and teach children about road safety.
Friendly robots are harder to find.
There was the Hero Jr., built in the 1980s as a family companion who sang and played games. But Hero Jr. does double duty as a helpful butler, guarding your house and waking you up in the morning. Doesn't do windows AIBO isn't helpful. He doesn't want to do your laundry, or your dishes. We already have machines to do those tasks.