Robobrain Robobrains ( military alphanumeric serial numbers RB - 3928 ) are multi - purpose robot s . Their memories and programs are stored inside an organic or partially organic brain , contained in a domed shell atop their chassis . They are considered intuitively superior to most robots , as human brains allow them a wider range of responses and functions . Their hands can operate most tools and weapons usable by humans . Background . < section begin = " Background " / > Robobrains were created before the Great War by General Atomics International both for the U . S . military and for the civilian sector . Official government records list only chimpanzee brains as being used in the robots , but at least some human brains were taken from the bodies of executed criminals . Many of these criminals were insane , so the resulting robobrains also tended to be unstable , despite complete reprogramming via the CODE technology . Some of these human - robobrains hybrids would try to kill themselves , apparently resenting being made into cyborgs . < section end = " Background " / > Characteristics . Construction . < section begin = " Characteristics " / > A robobrain moves on a tracked chassis ( using dual 40 hydro - processor motors ) , either on a fixed or flexible mount . This is attached to a sizable cylindrical torso with a reinforced glass dome on top , housing the central processing unit with the organic brain suspended inside . In addition , to use consoles , operate levers , or engage targets with weapons , they have two flexible manipulators , ending in three point claws , on the sides of their torsos . Robobrains were going to be the next generation of robotic soldier in the war against China , but their production costs made it difficult to implement their introduction into the American military . The robobrain ' s organic brain is suspended in pressurized bio med gel ( which is the primary reason the brains can continue to function for several centuries ) . Any damage to the casing or the brain itself can disrupt the robot ' s brainwaves and damage its neural connection to the rest of the body , affecting the robot ' s performance . Feeding the organic brain information about its surroundings are special sensors ( typically with software written in 2076 installed ) , called Sensors ' 76 . Apart from providing a real - time high resolution feed of the robot ' s surroundings , they are also capable of switching to infrared mode , in case the main sensors , for one reason or another , become useless for operating in unlighted areas . The manipulators in some robobrain models are designed to operate regular human weaponry ( such as AK - 112 assault rifle s ) , while some others have integrated laser guns ( wattage equivalent to AEP7 laser pistol s ) , supported by integrated mesmetron s . In addition , all robobrains have a built - in voice synthesizer . < section end = " Characteristics " / > Programming . Robobrains , due to the nature of their organic processor , can be programmed with much more complex and expansive instructions than typical robots . This also means they are superior to typical combat robots in the " Fallout " universe , at least in terms of their tactics and strategy . Military maintenance bots can be controlled via a WLAN matrix network . In this case , a central AI operates the robots . In the Mariposa Military Base , the programs used to run robobrains were Facility Maintenance v2 . 1 , Movement v4 . 8b , Repair v0 . 8a , Pest Control v1 . 4 , Hearts v1 . 0 , and Sensors ' 76 . However , it is imperative that robobrains be routinely memory - wiped , as it is possible for the brain to break its own programming ( CODE or other types ) and develop serious personality quirks . In " Fallout 3 " many suffer from this fate and seem to have grown to dislike what they were programmed for , but at the same time can do nothing to stop themselves from carrying out their programmed orders . This is hinted at by their battle cries of ( but not limited to ) " Please don ' t take this personally , " " They could have programmed me to love , to forgive , but nnnoooo , " and " When this is all over , I hope we can still be friends . " However some seem to enjoy what they have been programmed to do , with disturbing remarks such as : " Don ' t be afraid , I ' ve become quite good at killing " . Robobrains in the Capital Wasteland have a noticeably feminine personality , in both voice tone and speech , however this could be a result of their reprogramming . A special , brainless robobrain called Masterbrain can be found in the Vault - Tec headquarters in the ruins of Washington , DC . There are also non - hostile , essential ( immortal ) robobrains in Vault 112 . It is also notable that the Brotherhood of Steel Outcasts have painted and re - programmed several robobrains for their own use . Variants . Robobrain . Robobrains in California and neighboring states do not possess integrated weapon systems inside their frame . Rather , their flexible arms and organic processors were tailored to use regular firearms ( such as rifles ) in combat , something they are able to do with disturbing efficiency . Robobrains could be found in hi - tech locations such as Mariposa Military Base , the Glow , Sierra Army Depot and in the NCR . Humanoid brain bot . The humanoid brain bot ' s brain is held inside of a hardened glass container at the top and suspended in pressurized bio med gel . This bot is equipped with a cannon on its left arm that a combination of a . 50 machine gun and a missile launcher as well as a large claw on its right arm for close combat and is able to communicate verbally . The humanoid robotic suit is extremely resistant against almost any type of damage . Think tank . A think tank is a special type of brain bot . It consists of a robotic sphere - shaped body housing a human brain with three monitors attached to the robot ' s chassis . Two of these monitors depict eyes and the other depicts a mouth . Like s , think tanks levitate by means of an unknown propulsion system . Notable quotes . Robobrains have humorous yet quite morbid dialogue programming . They strongly hint that while the brain has feelings for all forms of life , the robot programming makes it kill involuntarily .