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This functional Rick and Morty Butter Bot can roam your breakfast table

A functional RC toy version of Rick and Morty’s Butter Bot held in a person’s hand.
The Butter Bot has a functional camera that can live stream video to an included wireless remote. | Image: Kickstarter

Geek Club and CircuitMess have created a functional replica of one of Rick and Morty’s most tragic characters — the Butter Bot — with new capabilities so the bot is more than just a breakfast butler. With a camera, working treads, and AI capabilities, this Butter Bot can navigate the world, recognize your face, and chat with you.

The tiny robot is available for preorder now through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for $139, with delivery expected as early as August 2025. For aspiring Ricks, the Butter Bot is also available as part of a pricier $219 “Mad Scientist Pack” that includes a collection of upgradeable modules expanding its functionality.

With any crowdfunded product there’s always the risk of delays or delivery never…

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