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On Webtoon, the series is described as: 'A high-end robotic nanny named Emmy learns how to adapt to the unpredictable and complicated world of humans and robots after an accident leaves her outmoded.'
 
==Plot synopsis==
==Plot synopsis==Emmy was created by [[Sterling Robotics]] and prepared to become human care-certified at their [[Notable Locations#Sterling Robotics USA Headquarters|USA headquarters]] alongside other Nandroids. Boasting vast knowledge on a range of subjects such as advanced mathematics and multiple languages,<ref>[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/child-proof/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=16 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 4 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref> Emmy and her classmates went through a rigorous education process at [[Nandroid School]], where they were taught socialization and proper etiquette for how to care for their future human owners.<ref>[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/education/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=17 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 5 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref> After completing her schooling, Emmy received her assignment to care for the [[Hawthorn Grove families#The Delaire family|Delaire family]].<ref>[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/family-assignments-/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=25 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 13 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref>
 
Emmy was then shipped to her new home, and, on a Christmas morning, [[Ted Delaire]] unveiled her to his wife [[Angela Delaire|Angela]] and his daughter [[Madeline Delaire|Madeline]], who warmy accepted the Nandroid.<ref>[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/christmas-morning-/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=27 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 15 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref>
 
Emmy spent the next four years living with the Delaires in [[Notable Locations#Hawthorn Grove|Hawthorn Grove]].<ref>[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/daily-routine-part-1/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=28 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 16 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref> During this time she formed a strong bond with Madeline, and enjoyed spending time with her friends [[Amy]], [[Franny]], [[Molly]], and [[Polly]] - four of her former Nandroid School classmates who were assigned to families living in the same neighborhood.<ref name="trolley_ride">[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/trolley-ride/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=30 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 18 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref>
 
One Saturday, Ted took Angela, Madeline and Emmy on a shopping trip to [[Notable Locations#Beacon City|Beacon City]].<ref>[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/city-trip/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=42 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 30 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref> While in the city, Emmy prevented Madeline from receiving a piece of candy from a [[Minor Characters#Busker Bot|friendly-looking outmode]], exhibiting her bias towards outmoded robots.<ref>[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/busker-bot/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=43 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 31 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref> When Madeline later confronted Emmy about it, Emmy assured her charge that they would always be together, because Nandroids have superior engineering and are unable to become outmoded.<ref name="not_like_other_robots">[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/not-like-other-robots/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=44 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 32 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref>
 
At some point shortly prior to Madeline's 8th birthday, Emmy received a new software update via mail.<ref name="serial_number">[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/new-update-/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=46 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 34 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref> Following this, she began experiencing malfunctions with her hand, which resulted in various delays and mishaps during Emmy's preparations for Madeline's birthday party and the subsequent party itself.<ref>[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/piece-of-cake/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=52 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 40 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref><ref>[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/birthday-party-part-2/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=60 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 48 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref>
 
The issue ultimately culminated into Emmy losing consciousness and involuntarily destroying Madeline's birthday cake, with her arm spraying the cake with fire extinguishing foam seemingly on its own accord in response to perceiving the candles on the cake as a fire threat. [[Ted Delaire|Ted]] attempted to stop Emmy, but was sprayed as well.<ref>[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/make-a-wish/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=63 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 51 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref> When Emmy regained her senses, her Nandroid friends led her away and attempted to console her. However, overwhelmed with shame, she locked herself in a bathroom.<ref>[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/emmy-the-robot/the-aftermath-part-1/viewer?title_no=402201&episode_no=65 Dominic Cellini - ''Emmy the Robot'' chapter 52 on Webtoon. Retrieved 2022/09/30.]</ref>