Tobor the Great (1954)

To avoid the lifethreatening dangers of manned space exploration Professor Nordstrom creates highly advanced form of artificial intelligence capable of piloting a starship to other worlds In order to transmit alien data the extraordinary robot is infused with a powerful telepathic device that enables it to instantly read and even feel emotions Danger strikes when a sinister band of covert agents kidnaps Gadge the professors 10yearold grandson But Gadge has a powerful ally For he has developed a psychic emotional bond with his grandfathers robot And now Gadges captors must suffer the wrath of his protective friend They must face a mechanical monstrosity bent on a killing rampage of revenge and destruction