What follows is a trailer for the new Doctor Who semi-spin-off, K9. It can't be considered a real, official spin-off because the BBC is in no way involved in the production.

This version of K9 shouldn't be confused with the one on The Sarah Jane Adventures. Per one of its creators Bob Baker (who is overseeing production on this show), it's the original that was left with Leela by the Doctor in his 4th incarnation.

The robot dog definitely has a different look (and a different voice). I'm not sure how I feel about it. Supposedly it will "regenerate" early in the first episode (a trick learned on Gallifrey) to its current version. The show itself looks like classic kid's television. It could even be seen as a direct competitor to the aforementioned Sarah Jane Adventures, where the character of K9 has also made the occasional cameo.

Video is after the jump. Doctor Who fans, what do you think?

I'm sure at one point or another in every little kid's life, he or she has wanted to have a robot BFF. All the potential for wacky fun and scientific misadventures would make up for the inevitable human/binary language barrier, and, when I think about it, I still totally want a robot buddy. I mean, from my time on this Earth, of two things I am sure: Lists are fun and robots are awesome. So, despite the fact that my age numerically suggests I shouldn't be thinking about this sort of stuff, I am all over this list.

I should also note that, upon completion of this depressingly nerdy post, I am legally obligated to punch myself in the face for a solid fifteen minutes and then steal my own lunch money. Let's just get this over with, shall we? Here are the top eleven robot buddies from TV, in no particular order, because each robot is special in its own way. Also, I don't want any readers to kill me for not ranking to their liking.