The Discovery Zone ZBop Robot operates on a basic R/C control system of servos and switches. On this model there are 5 channels that control his movements, his arm, his head tilt and sound. On board processors and amps provide the functionality of the sound generation from the buttons on his chest, the cassette input for music, voice and listening. An onboard Nady wireless system provides the operator with a remote way to talk thru the Robot and hear what is being said to him. Lights light up his eyes and mouth when he speaks. His arm raises and lowers and his head tilts up and down. A switch allows either the music or the button noises to be played thru the sound system while speaking.

Children will dance and sing along with the appropriate music and Zbop is able to join them with some simulated dance moves and singing of his own. Two 12 volt sealed gel batteries, and an onboard recharging system, to two electric wheel chair motors, power Zbop. A Vantec 200 is used to coordinate the forward, backward and turning movement of the two drives.