Dramatis Personae
In order of appearance:
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Harry Domin, General Manager of Rossum’s Universal Robots
A handsome man of 35. Forceful, efficient and humorous at times.
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Sulla, a Robotess
A pathetic figure. Young, pretty and attractive.
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Marius, a Robot
A young Robot, superior to the general run of his kind. Dressed in modern clothes.
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Helena Glory
A vital, sympathetic, handsome girl of 21.
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Dr. Gall, head of the Physiological and Experimental Department of R.U.R.
A tall, distinguished scientist of 50.
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Mr. Fabry, Engineer General, Technical Controller of R.U.R.
A forceful, competent engineer of 40.
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Dr. Hallemeier, head of the Institute for Psychological Training of Robots
An impressive man of 40. Bald head and beard.
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Mr. Alquist, Architect, head of the Works Department of R.U.R.
A stout, kindly old man of 60.
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Consul Busman, General Manager of R.U.R.
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Nana
A tall, acidulous woman of 40.
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Radius, a Robot
A tall, forceful Robot.
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Helena, a Robotess
A radiant young woman of 20.
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Primus, a Robot
A good-looking young Robot.
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A Servant
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First Robot
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Second Robot
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Third Robot
Note
All the Robots wear expressionless faces and move with absolute mechanical precision, with the exception of Sulla, Helena and Primus, who convey a touch of humanity.