With the latest mini-series soon to hit Disney Plus, the beloved inflatable robot, Baymax, is set to headline his series on June 29th, 2022. Many fans of Big Hero 6 may remember the lovable robot for his soft voice and mannerism, as well as his delightful squish.

Disney’s 2014 film, Big Hero 6, saw Hiro and Baymax joining together to avenge Hiro’s brother’s death. Along the way, they reunite with mutual friends and form a group of high-tech heroes. Baymax was a standout from the get-go, and many have waited for his series or film. Yet, there are a few things to know about the beloved robot before his Disney Plus debut.

9 Baymax, The Marvel Hero

hiro and baymax in a power suit

It might surprise viewers to know that despite the signature Disney look, the characters of Big Hero 6, and Baymax in particular, are part of the Marvel Universe. Baymax was first introduced in Sunfire and Big Hero Six issue 1 in July 1998.

Visually, Baymax and the other characters are extremely different in the comics from how they appear in the Disney film, but the collaborative efforts between the two companies are still there. Disney's Baymax is a lot friendlier, far softer, and makes for a more pleasant and lovable character. Baymax has been in a few Marvel stories, all of which feature in the mainline continuity of Earth-616. His powers are rather different from the film’s version too.

8 Robot Nurse

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Baymax was designed by Hiro’s brother, Tadashi Hamada, during his time at San Fransokyo’s Institute of Technology. Baymax was built as a nurse, to improve healthcare around the world. Baymax knows over 10,000 different medical procedures, with in-built scalpels as well as psychological health knowledge.

Baymax’s knowledge of the medical field is unparalleled, and will also refuse to operate on patience unless given the full consent of the injured victim. He is also equipped with the necessary equipment, like defibrillators, as seen when he tried to use them on Hiro after claiming to have a “heart attack.” To calm patients, he also provides lollipops.

7 Low & Overcharged Battery Personality

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One of the funniest scenes from the Big Hero 6 movie is when Baymax becomes low on battery, and enters a highly euphoric state that makes him appear as if he was intoxicated. This state makes Baymax slurred and incoherent, as if he has had far too much to drink or far too little sleep.

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Opposite to his intoxicated state, Baymax can become overclocked, in which his battery is far too overcharged than normal. This makes Baymax hyperactive and gives him an erratic personality, as if he has had far too much caffeine and sugar.

6 Penguin Movement

baymax with a soccer ball

Part of Baymax’s charm is in every aspect of his design. One of his most notable features is how he moves and walks. The team who animated Big Hero 6 declared that Baymax wasn’t animation, but “UNimating,” because of his limited move set. Yet, because of this move set, provided the Artificial Intelligence character with an abundance of personality.

It was confirmed in The Art of Big Hero 6, the official concept art book for the film, that Baymax’s movements were inspired by the penguins. This is noted through his adorable waddling and gives the character even more charm than he already had. It provides a cuteness, and naive innocence.

5 Incredible Strength

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Tadashi boasts that Baymax was provided with the intense strength that allows him to impressively, and effortlessly, lift up to 1,000 pounds (over 450kg), a huge feat for such a soft and cuddly robot. Baymax’s strength certainly does more than assist his duties as a nurse, and can be used to hold things of great weight, a dangerous feat for AI.

Since Baymax is so slow, he cannot exert enough speed and force to punch and kick people at the power of 1,000 pounds, thus ensuring that he is non-lethal for the most part. However, with Hiro’s tinkering, Baymax’s strength was increased thanks to his heavy super-suit.

4 Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute

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One of the directors of Big Hero 6, Don Hall, took a trip to Carnegie Mellon University to take inspiration from their Robotics Institute. Here, Hall saw a robot arm that was made of balloons. This inflatable design for a robot helped inspire Hall to create the look for Baymax, another inflatable robot.

Baymax reflects the ever-evolving world of medicine and science. Carnegie Mellon has a long history in the investment and research of soft robotics. Thanks to Baymax, the perception that all robots had to be metallic, and as fierce as Terminator, softened greatly, both literally and metaphorically.

baymax catching an item

The head of the animation for Big Hero 6, Zach Parrish, stated the importance of Baymax’s blink cycle. They all thought carefully about when the character should blink, and it shows in the film. When Baymax takes a long while to blink, it helps represent how fast or slow he is processing information. On the other hand, a comedic double blink will show that he is confused.

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These methods are used a few times in the film for comedic effect, and they work great for Baymax’s character. The cuddly robot also has a blink cycle, in which there’s a set amount of time before he blinks. These irregular animations make the audience question how long Baymax will blink.

2 All Air

baymax with a cast of characters

Despite being incredibly strong and over 6 feet tall, Baymax only weighs around 75 pounds (34kg). Zach Parrish also stated that Baymax is “all air,” which is true considering there are a few scenes in the film, and the Baymax show, in which he receives air punctures.

Baymax being made of air is entirely possible, since he is an inflated balloon. It allows for him to move incredibly slow — and squeakily, due to the vinyl material of his body. Baymax’s design is a huge part of why he is so beloved; almost everyone wants to cuddle him because of how squishy and filled with air the character is.

1 Japanese Bell Inspiration

baymax waving at a lady

The famous facial design for Baymax features a very simple, yet effective two circles and a thin line. This look was inspired by the Suzu Bell, a Japanese bell is found in Shinto Temples. The underside of this bell is like staring at a brass Baymax, as the design is almost identical.

Part of what makes the two circles and connecting thin lines so effective in cuteness is the simplicity, and the adorable and naïve look that is attached to the features. It’s also nice to see the team behind Big Hero 6 taking inspiration from Japanese culture in the creation of their character designs.

Baymax! is now streaming on Disney+.

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