Burrobot



Burrobot (known as Mogurin (モグリン) in Japan) is a badnik from the original Sonic the Hedgehog game. It appeared in the Labyrinth Zone and in Act 3 of the Scrap Brain Zone. It also appears in Lost Labyrinth Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 4.



Burrobot is a digging robot which moves around on treadmills. It uses its drill-like nose to pop out from underground to surprise victims. It is vaguely based on the appearance of a mole.

A more advanced version of the badnik, Grounder, appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and became a regular in the Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon series.

Archie Comics
Burrobot made many appearances in the early issues of the comic book series. His most notable appearance is much later in the Sonic Quest mini series issue # 2. Dr. Robotnik released a pair of giant Burrobots on Angel Island which were eventually destroyed by Knuckles and the Chaotix.

Sonic the Comic
Burrobots also frequently appeared in early issues of Sonic the Comic, as members of Doctor Robotnik's badnik army.

Etymology
Mogura is Japanese for mole while moguri means diver.

Trivia

 * In Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit), a enemy named Drillin is very similar to Burrobot.
 * In Sonic Colors, Burrobot is the only badnik you destroy as the Drill Wisp.