- “I'm SMRT-1 the computer robot. I'd like to play a game with you”
- ―SMRT-1 introducing himself
SMRT-1 was a robot character found at CommuniCore's Computer Central area at EPCOT Center.
He served as a demonstration of voice-recognition technology, allowing him to interact with guests and conduct simple question and answer games, with a series of telephones surrounding him allowing guests to talk to him. SMRT-1 was removed in 1994 as part of CommuniCore's transformation into Innoventions.
Afterwards, SMRT-1 would be relocated to the Concourse Steakhouse at Disney's Contemporary Resort, where he was renamed X1846 and reconfigured to serve as an interactive greeter that could also serve drinks. He would be removed sometime in the year 2000, supposedly due to technical malfunctions.
As one of the park's few characters at opening, SMRT-1 was featured in assorted merchandising and marketing materials for Epcot and was seen as the unofficial mascot of the CommuniCore area.
Strangely, in the EPCOT Center Opening Celebration television special, SMRT-1 was referred to as female by a visiting robot, and was given a much higher pitched voice than the one he actually had in the park.
Other Appearances[]
Disney Speedstorm[]
In Disney Speedstorm, SMRT-1 appears as a Rare Crew Member in the Walt Disney World Collection, currently only usable by Figment. When equipped, SMRT-1 improve the racer's top speed, handling, and combat stats, grants bonus Loot Points during Mystery Box races, and increase the power of the Rush skill. SMRT-1 (as well as any other Crew Members in the Walt Disney World Collection) is currently only available through limited-time special events alongside Figment.
Gallery[]
