In this scene from Forbidden Planet (1956), Robby the Robot demonstrates his ability to disable the hand blasters of Lieutenant “Doc” Ostrow and Commander J.J. Adams of the United Planets Starcruiser C-57D. Anne Francis and Robby the Robot in Forbidden Planet (1956).

Concept art by Ralph McQuarrie for Irvin Kershner’s 1995 proposed remake of Forbidden Planet