The Autobots are a group of sentient robotic lifeforms from the planet Cybertron in the Transformers franchise. They are usually depicted as the main protagonists, led by Optimus Prime, and are often engaged in a civil war with their enemies, the Decepticons, who are typically led by Megatron [6]. The Autobots believe in fighting for the freedom of all sentient life [6]. They respect their enemies, value innocent life, and befriend others regardless of differences in appearance or ability, showing compassion, loyalty, and a strong sense of duty [10]. Key Autobots include: - Optimus Prime: The wise and powerful leader of the Autobots [6][8] - Bumblebee: A small, brave Autobot scout [2][9] - Jazz: Optimus Prime's first lieutenant and second-in-command [3][8] - Ratchet: The Autobots' medic [3][5] - Ironhide: The Autobots' weapon specialist [1][4] The Autobots have the ability to transform into various vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and planes, to disguise themselves [6][11]. They are also divided into several specialized sub-groups, like the Protectobots, Technobots, and Dinobots [6]. In the Transformers movies, the Autobots work closely with the US military to protect Earth from the Decepticons while searching for the powerful AllSpark artifact [7][8].