"Robo-Dexo 3000" is the third segment of 9th aired and 10th produced episode in season 3 of Dexter's Laboratory, which first aired on June 21, 2002. In this episode, Dexter invents the Robo-Dexo 3000 to replace the Robo-Dexo 2000. However, the Robo-Dexo 3000 develops a mind of its own.
The sounds made by the Energy Thief are the same sound effects used for the TIE/LN Starfighters (commonly known as TIE Fighters) from the Star Wars franchise.