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In a sense, ''[[The Sims 2 (PSP)]]'' has Servos in the game, though the Sim-built AIs may just be referred to as "robots" built by one of the NPC Sims in the storyline. While playing through the game with the main character, the player may encounter one. As the game is mission based, and doesn't much involve the aspect of sandbox gameplay, a [[workbench]] and the game mechanic of [[Robotics]] isn't present. This may be the only console port of ''The Sims 2'' that includes Servo.{{confirm}}
Servo does not return in ''[[The Sims 3]]'' base game. ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'' introduces the [[SimBot]] in its place; since the original worlds of ''The Sims 3'' were placed before either ''The Sims'' or ''The Sims 2'' (in the [[Timeline of events in The Sims series|in-game timeline]]), the SimBot could be considered the predecessor to Servo. ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]'' includes a customizable robot called a [[Plumbot]]. Since [[Oasis Landing]] is placed in the future relative to ''The Sims 2''—and most worlds in ''The Sims 3'', it is conceivable that the Plumbot could be considered the distant successor to Servo.
Servos return in ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]''. As in ''The Sims'' ''2'', Servos are playable, have motives, and are counted against a family's maximum number of members.
The name ''Servo'' possibly refers to "servus", which is Latin for slave or servant. When translated literally, it means "I look after". "Servo" is also Italian and Portuguese for "servant", and is pronounced in much the same way as "cerveau", which is French for "brain". The name "Servo" may also refer to the word "serve", since that is what a Servo is most used for. Servo may also be a reference to [[Wikipedia:servomechanism|servomechanisms]], as "servomechanism" is often shortened to "servo".
==The Sims: Livin' Large==
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}}Servos are bought from the Electronics->Other section of [[Buy mode]], and cost a whopping [[Simoleons|§]]15,000, but will walk around the house cleaning up messes and repairing broken items, replacing the [[gardener]], [[maid]], and [[repairman]] services for a one-time cost. While Servos will clean messes and repair broken objects whenever they are activated, they only appear to do the gardening on the gardener's every-three-days schedule. Normally, Servos do not interact with Sims, but a Servo that has nothing else to do may attempt to converse with or entertain visitors. A Servo may also attempt to give backrubs to Sims in the active household when their [[comfort]] motive is low.
[[File:Servo Front.jpg|frame|right|A Servo in its charging chamber.]]
A Servo will change hats depending on whether it's "cooking", cleaning, repairing, or gardening. When "cooking", a Servo will wear a chef's hat; when cleaning, it will wear a maid's hat; when repairing, it will wear a repairman's cap; and when gardening, it will wear a straw sun-hat. (This may be a play on the idea that someone who does many different jobs "wears many hats".)
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As a rule, a Servo cannot be controlled, only turned on and off. The one exception to this is that a turned-on Servo can be told to make a group meal for Sims. Since Servo literally '''makes''' the food, without using a fridge or stove, these meals aren't very fulfilling, but they are free, and a [[child]] can tell Servo to make food.
Servo comes with its own charging chamber, and will return to it and turn itself off when it has nothing more to do. If its route is blocked for too long, Servo will teleport to its charging chamber. Servo's charging chamber also has the control panel that's used to turn it on, and can be used to turn it off or tell it to serve food. Although it is a very rare occurrence, Servo can break down and
{{info|Note|Unlike activated Servos in ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]'', [[SimBot]]s in ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'', and [[Plumbot]]s in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]'', Servos in ''The Sims'' are objects. They do not count against the number of Sims in a family, and will be lost when a family moves from one lot to another.}}
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[[Image:Servo2.jpg|235px|thumb|Servo from ''The Sims 2: Open for Business''.]]
:''Gardening? Check. Cooking? Check. Periodic bursts of wanton destruction? Indeed, check. This friendly humanoid robot is truly but one step from humanity. The Servo Model has a gender-assignable artificial intelligence unit that simulates all the desires of a real human: friendship, success... even love. Just make sure you keep the Servo Model in a good mood, else you'll be the one cleaning up all the ash piles while your new friend lies sparking in the corner.''
[[File:Servo.png|left]]Servos returned in ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business]]'' as a fully playable [[life state]]. While Servos do not have the [[comfort]], [[hygiene]] or [[hunger]] motives, nor are they affected by [[temperature]],{{Vgversion|TS2:S}} they are essentially a Sim in robotic form. As such, Servos are fully controllable, and have relationships, wants, fears, aspirations, etc., just like normal Sims. Servos can get [[career|jobs]] or be employed by a [[business]], or even own a business. Servos can even [[WooHoo]].
===Building and activating===
To build a Servo a [[Robot Crafting Station]] and a Gold [[talent badge]] in [[Robotics]] is needed. Building a Servo costs §3000, and takes about eight to twelve game hours, not counting breaks.
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Servo comes with 10 points in Cooking, Mechanical, and Cleaning, and will take on all other [[skill points]] of the Sim who activates it. Servo also comes with one or more random [[talent badge]]s, and will often have a gold badge. Servo also takes on the aspiration, turn ons and turn offs, and personality of the Sim who activates it, though it may have a different [[Lifetime Wants|Lifetime Want]]. Servo can use the [[ReNuYuSenso Orb]] and the [[ReNuYu Porta-Chug]], but does not start out with the Porta-Chug.
By default, if [[free will]] is enabled, Servo will autonomously perform a "Do Chores" interaction every Sim hour, where it will check for any messes that need to be cleaned up, broken objects that need to be fixed, and whether it is time for breakfast/lunch/dinner. This often breaks the Servo out of the interaction they are currently performing, and will be initiated even when nothing needs tending to. [[Mod]]s have been made which suppress this behavior [http://
If ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons|Seasons]]'' is installed, Servo is not affected by changes in [[temperature]].<ref group="n">A Servo's temperature may enter the red if they are on a [[treadmill]], but it will reset to normal momentarily.</ref>
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Servos cannot use clothing racks on [[community lot]]s, so one thing a Servo can't do that a normal adult Sim can is buy clothes for other household members.<ref group="n">A Servo may, or may not, be able to access the "Try On..." interaction on a clothing rack.</ref> However, a Servo may still roll a [[Wants and Fears|want]] to buy new clothes. If ''[[Bon Voyage]]'' or later is installed, a Servo cannot buy [[jewelry]] from the SparkleMaster Jewelry Rack.
Servos can get jobs, and can even have job-related [[Lifetime want|Lifetime Wants]], but since they never become elders (they only have an adult life stage), they cannot retire. Since they only have an adult life stage, they cannot attend college, so the University careers (Artist, Natural Science, Paranormal, and Show Business) are closed to them unless cheats or hacks are used.
Servos never age and thus can live with a family for generations. They can be powered down, and can be left powered down indefinitely, however they cannot be completely de-activated. Also, a Servo which has been powered down may still appear as an unselectable Sim on community lots, or as a walkby. Servos can learn to [[Secret skills#Meditation TS2|meditate]] if their [[Personality#Qualities|Playful]] score is not too high. so this can be an alternative to powering down.
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Like normal Sims, Servos can fall in love and get married to other Servos, and even to normal Sims. They cannot reproduce naturally, but can "reproduce" by crafting and activating new Servos. Servos can [[Adoption#The Sims 2|adopt]]. They can father children with the [[Tombstone of Life and Death]]. Servos have the invisible face genetic, like the [[Grim Reaper]], so if the player cheats to make a Sim pregnant with a Servo, the baby's genetics will have the second default face, and might have some of the mother's genetics. However, if Servo is aged to elder with cheats, it will look like a normal Sim with the adult version of the second face template and light skin, but the robot voice will remain.<ref group="n">If a male Servo is aged to an elder with cheats, they will use the adult variant of the second face template and not the elder version, but they will still have the elderly wrinkles, etc. If a female Servo is aged to an elder, they will use the adult variant of the second face template but with a slightly squarer jaw and slightly longer nose. This is also what happens when a Sim that uses one of the [[Genetics#Broken Maxis Templates|"broken" Maxis face templates]] ages into an elder.</ref>
[[File:ThatsaLotOfServos.png|thumb|A family of all types of Servo hybrids (except Ghost).]]
Servos can be [[Hybrid|combined]] with the [[Vampire]], [[Zombie]], [[Werewolf]], and [[Witch]] [[life state]]s. Vampire Servos rapidly lose power in sunlight, and must recharge in coffins (or beds, if none are available). Vampire Servos also do some vampire animations while idling in place, as do the other "Monster" Servos. Werewolf Servos regain all of their Power motive at night. This effectively makes them active 24/7. Zombie Servos do not look much different, but have zombie features such as tilted heads and the zombie walk.
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|That robot Ran Amok and caused all sorts of problems. I should take better care of it so that it doesn't happen again...
|Even though it was actually the robot itself who went through the amok, the robot appears to be talking about another one.
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If the [[The Sims 2: FreeTime|''FreeTime'' patch]] is installed, Servos cannot break down in [[vacationing|vacation neighborhoods]].
===Player
* Servo has few needs and they are easy to deal with, so it's better to start a business with them.
* Servos never age, so they can live forever. It is a good idea to create a Servo to watch over the family for generations if you plan on making a legacy family or a big family.
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If the camera angle is right, a statue of a Servo can be seen inside the [[science lab]] rabbit holes in [[Sunset Valley]], [[Riverview]], and [[Twinbrook]].
[[Image:Bots Screen5.jpg|235px|thumb|A Plumbot that resembles a Servo as seen in [[The Sims 3: Into the Future]].]]''Open for Business'' Servos also make an appearance in a TV show (on the action channel) as an army being commanded by a mad scientist, and are defeated by a female protagonist. This was actually some edited clips of ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime]]'' music video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18270JPKwj4 "Fa-Fa-Fa" by Datarock].
In ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'', [[SimBot]]s fill the niche that Servos do in ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business]]'', though there are significant differences between the two.
In ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]'', [[Plumbot]]s are introduced. Plumbots are customizable, but it is possible to create Plumbots which resemble Servos.<ref>https://modthesims.info/download.php?t=630303</ref> During development, Plumbots were originally called ServoBots.<ref>http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/719602.page</ref>
== The Sims 4: Discover University ==
[[File:TS4_Servo_Happy.png|thumb|150px|A Happy Servo]]
[[File:TS4 Servo.png|left|40px]]Servos are reintroduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]''. They are built with the [[robotics]] skill, and can either be sold or activated. When they are activated, they become a fully fledged member of the current household.<ref name="Sims Community livestream summary">https://simscommunity.info/2019/11/09/discover-university-everything-we-learned-from-the-deep-dive-livestream/</ref> A Servo's [[emotion]] is evident on their faces: for example a [[happy]] Servo has green lit eyes in a smiling fashion, whilst an [[angry]] Servo will have red lit and angry-shaped eyes.
===Building a Servo===
To build a Servo, Sims need to have level 8 in Robotics skill and a Robotics Workshop. Building a Servo requires a hefty list of parts:
* Electronic Upgrade Part (10)
* Common Upgrade Part (15)
* Kitchen Upgrade Part (5)
* Plumbing Upgrade Part (2)
* Mechanism (18)
* Computer Chip (12)
* Robot Salvage Part (75)
After a Servo is finally built, the Servo will be in dormant mode, and can be either sold or activated. As in [[Servo#The Sims 2|''The Sims 2: Open for Business'']], a Servo can be activated as male or female, but has no [[gender]] until it is activated. Male and female Servo look the same, the difference between male and female Servo is mainly in their body language and how they are referred to in the game with gendered words ("he" or "she", "actor" or "actress", and so on). A newly-activated Servo has random [[Trait (The Sims 4)|traits]] and a random [[Aspiration (The Sims 4)|aspiration]], but this can be changed by reprogramming them.
It should also be noted that Servos do not have access to every trait that a human Sim does, due to not being organic. Servos cannot be given the [[child of the islands]], [[child of the ocean]], [[foodie]], [[Glutton (The Sims 4)|glutton]], [[squeamish]], or [[Vegetarian (The Sims 4)|vegetarian]] traits.
A deactivated Servo can be purchased using the <code>bb.showhiddenobjects</code> [[buydebug]] cheat.
===Features===
[[File:TS4 Servo Hovering.png|250px|thumb]]
Servos can clean, garden, repair broken objects, provide entertainment upon request and chase away unwanted trespassers like Vampires and Paparazzi by Zapping them. They can also scan Sims to learn their traits and their current [[emotion|emotional state]], and WooHoo with them.
Servos have special chat interactions with electronic devices and kitchen appliances as well as the ability to flirt with them. Servos only have four needs and do not age. Getting electric shocks or being struck by the lightning (''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'') will only energize them for 2 hours and fill their charge need, though the Zipzap spell from the ''[[The_Sims_4:_Realm_of_Magic|Realm of Magic]]'' game pack does not.
Servos have the ability to engage hover mode as an alternative way of running.
If ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work|Get to Work]]'' is installed, male Servos can get pregnant from an [[alien abduction]].
====Enhancements====
Servos have a hidden sequence of enhancements, which has 10 levels. With each level, the Servo will gain boosts and bonus abilities.
* '''Level 1''' - Recharging is faster by 10% and Servo can now "Download Enhancement Data" from global Servo servers.
* '''Level 2''' - Durability decays 10% slower and a new Behavior Module
* '''Level 3''' - Gain skills 10% faster, Servo can now Self-Repair, and a new Behavior Module
* '''Level 4''' - Charge decays 10% slower, Servo can toggle Behavior Modules, and a new Behavior Module
* '''Level 5''' - Recharging is faster by 25%
* '''Level 6''' - Improves Durability by 25% and a new Behavior Module
* '''Level 7''' - Gain skills 25% faster
* '''Level 8''' - Charge decays 25% slower and a new Behavior Module
* '''Level 9''' - Gain skills 50% faster
* '''Level 10''' - Recharging is faster by 50% and a new Behavior Module, and they will be able to get married faster.{{Confirm}}
====Behavior Modules====
While leveling up their enhancements, Servos will gain behavior modules which will make them carry out certain interactions and activities. After reaching Level 4 of enhancement, Servos can toggle their behavior modules.
List of Modules:
* '''Eco-Friendly Tech:''' This behavior module makes Servos autonomously tend to [[Gardening (The Sims 4)|gardening]]. If ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'' is installed, be cautious, as this behavior makes them go outside even if it's raining.
* '''Fix-O-Matic:''' This behavior module makes Servos autonomously repair broken objects as well as fix broken Utili-Bots.
* '''Parameterize and Sanitize:''' This behavior module makes Servos autonomously clean around the lot by cleaning dirty objects, removing trash, and mopping up puddles.
* '''Party Machine:''' This behavior module makes Servos autonomously act like the Party-Bot by playing music, serving food, and hyping guests.
* '''RoboNanny:''' This behavior module makes Servos autonomously care for children on the lot and fulfill their needs.
* '''Sim Defence Matrix:''' This behavior module makes Servos autonomously guard a Sim. Any uninvited guests will be confronted by the Servo, including attacking vampires in ''[[The Sims 4: Vampires|Vampires]]'' and Paparazzi in ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous|Get Famous]]''.
===Needs===
Servos have four needs:
* '''Fun''' - Just like normal Sims, Servos require fun and can get bored.
* '''Social''' - Just like normal Sims, Servos require social interaction and can get lonely.
* '''Durability '''- Servos, being mechanical creations, require tuning up every now and then to make sure they don't rust. If their durability is too low and they don't get a tuneup, they can break down. Servos with an enhancement level of 3 or higher can tune themselves up.
* '''Charge '''- Just like normal Sims, Servos need energy, or in this case "Charge", to continue operating normally. Servos can charge up wherever they are, even when sitting down. They are also able to recharge by sleeping in any bed, including coffins{{Vgversion|TS4:V}} and sleeping pods.{{Vgversion|TS4:GF}}
===Dangers===
Servos will break down and turn into scrap if their durability need isn't taken care of, effectively killing them off. Sims can tune them up and upgrade them to prevent this. They are also sensitive to being in water, so it is recommended to keep them out of [[bathtub]]s, [[shower]]s, [[swimming pool]]s and [[rain]]{{Vgversion|TS4S}}. When Servos die, they do not have ghosts, and will therefore be lost forever.
===Player Tips===
* If ''Seasons'' is installed and it is raining, an umbrella can help a Servo avoid getting wet.
===Trivia===
* Servos are the first permanent lifestate in ''The Sims 4'' that cannot be directly created in [[Create a Sim]].
===Gallery===
<gallery>
Servo Plumbob.png|Servo Plumbob
Servo Gravestone.png|Servo gravestone
TS4 Servo urn.png|Servo urn
TS4 Servo White and Beige.png|White and beige Servo
TS4 Servo Silver and Grey.png|Silver and grey Servo
TS4 Servo Grey and Brown.png|Grey and brown Servo
TS4 Servo Red and Green.png|Red and green Servo
TS4 Servo Blue and Red.png|Blue and red Servo
TS4 Servo Black and Blue.png|Black and blue Servo
TS4 Servo Gold and Brown.png|Gold and brown Servo
</gallery>
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==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Sim Life states}}
{{Feat art|July 2009}}
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[[Category:Livin' Large]]
[[Category:Open for Business]]
[[Category:Discover University]]
[[Category:NPCs]]
[[Category:Objects built by Sims]]
[[Category:Life states]]
[[Category:Objects in Livin' Large]]
[[Category:Objects in Discover University]]
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