The R-9 Autonomous Type Shipborne Analysis Unit, also known as AU09 and by the preferred nickname Analyzer, is an autonomous robot assigned to the United Nations Cosmo Navy battleship Yamato. As a uniquely modified and greatly enhanced version of the AU08 robot type, Analyzer is capable of carrying out a wide variety of functions. Analyzer can readily interact with humans and aliens in an interpersonal manner, and is often described as male by the Yamato crew, despite having a distinctly non-humanoid design.