# Old Rossum — R.U.R. character guide

> Old Rossum in R.U.R. by Karel Čapek.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Rossum, old Rossum

**First appearance:** 0001-r-u-r

## Who they are

The original scientist who discovered the secret of creating artificial life.

## Relationships

### [Harry Domin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/r_u_r_se/characters/harry_domin)

_professional_

Domin respects Old Rossum as the founder of the robot technology, but their interactions are limited to legacy and ideology.

### [Helena Glory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/r_u_r_se/characters/helena_glory)

_psychological_

Helena is fascinated and horrified by Old Rossum's god-like ambition in creating robots, viewing him as a distant, almost mythical figure.

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