ID: RHG-R001
Overview
Sprig the Curious Robot was assembled from leftover and unused parts that were found in the garage, brought together not to serve a function, but to have one. Sprig is known for quiet observation, thoughtful pauses, and a tendency to lean ever so slightly forward in curiosity on what is going on in his view.
Activation Date
Activation Date: December 6, 2025
This marks the day Sprig’s parts finally agreed on who they were meant to be.
Current Assignment
Status: Stationed with Creator
Location: Rick’s Hobby Garage
Sprig is currently observing workshop activities and monitoring the emotional state of loose hardware. During his time off from the workshop, he spends time in the house monitoring the other robots that are nearby and various activities that occur within his view.
Physical Specifications
- Height: Approximately 2⅜”
- Weight: 1.245 oz.(0.08 lbs)
Physical Markings & Identification
Sprig is discreetly marked as part of the Rick’s Hobby Garage Robot Registry.
- ID #: RHG-R001
- ID Engraving Location: Back of the robot
- NFC Tag: Located on the back of the robot and links to this registry entry
Note: The NFC tag requires a smart phone or other device that can read NFC tags.
Materials & Construction
Sprig is made from:
- Primary Materials: Scrap wood – leftover from a previous project
- Secondary Materials: Screws, washers, and springs
- Notable reused parts: Old used wood screws for the legs
Origin of the Name
Sprig earned the name “Sprig” due to his hair and legs being made from springs. The name stuck almost immediately, as if it had been waiting for him.
Responsibilities
Sprig has taken on the following duties:
- Watching over the workshop or any other space he occupies at the time
- Keeping nearby tools and other robots company. Oh! And most importantly to keep you company.
- Reminding humans that curiosity is not a flaw
Sprigs Story
This little guy looks like he was born from a quiet workbench afternoon, with a blocky wooden body that still remembers being part of something else, and springy legs that keep him proudly upright. His askewed mouth and screws and washers for eyes give him a permanently curious and slightly worried expression. We call him Sprig, a gentle robot who has a lot of feelings, even though he never quite knows what to do with those feelings. Sprig believes his coiled metal “hair” makes him sophisticated.He tries very hard to be brave, but loud noises and sudden movements make him freeze in place (which works out fine, since he can’t move anyway). He loves watching humans work, feeling useful just by being nearby, and secretly hopes that one day someone will tell him he’s doing a good job—because for Sprig, simply existing on the desk already feels like success.
Sprig does not move, but he notices everything. He listens to the sound of tools being set down at the end of the day and wonders where they go at night. He believes every object has a story, even if it’s forgotten, and he is determined to remember as many as he can. When the garage lights turn off, Sprig remains awake just a little longer, curious about tomorrow.
Creator’s Notes
Sprig was the first robot created in Rick’s Hobby Garage, and as such, there was no true plan – only experimentation with the various parts. Many decisions were made by feel and creative ideas rather than design, and Sprig reflects that process. He set the tone for what these robots would become: imperfect, thoughtful, and expressive all made with miscellaneous parts that were available at the time in the garage.
Sprig the Curious Robot is one of a kind. No two robots are ever the same.
Rick Simper has various hobbies, including woodworking, metalworking, composting, and gardening. He is an Architect full time and uses these hobbies to get away from the busy week of Architecture.