The exotic materials that make up their composition is a living metal with a self-replicating cellular structure and genetic code. They are a synergistic blend of biological evolution and technological engineering. These Autobots are often grouped into special "teams" that have the suffix "-bot" at the end, such as in Dino bot (Decepticon groups' names end in "-con").Īutobots are Cybertronian descendants of Protectons, who are a fictional species of sentient self-configuring modular robotic lifeforms from Skalorr. Autobots typically transform into cars, trucks and other road vehicles some exceptions transform into aircraft, military vehicles, communication devices, weapons, or robotic animals.
They can transform into machines, vehicles and other familiar mechanical objects, as well as mimic organic lifeforms (Dinobots). Both Autobots and Decepticons have "sparks", which function as souls and contain their minds and personality. The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, are opposed by the Decepticons, headed by Megatron. The Autobots are the main protagonists in the fictional universe of the Transformers, a collection of various toys, cartoons, films, graphic novels, and paperback books first introduced in 1984. Primus, Dynasty of Primes, Optimus Prime, Rodimus Prime, Sentinel Prime, Ultra Magnus, Bumblebee (DOTM), and Autobot Omega Outpost One (Prime) Marvel Comics, Dreamwave Productions, Fun Publications, Titan Magazines, IDW Publishing, and Devil's Due PublishingĬybertron, Earth, Iacon, Autobot City (G1), the Ark, Cybertron Base (RID), Diego Garcia (ROTF), Washington, D.C.