In a world where walking, talking, digitally connected robots called B-Bots have become children's best friends, a socially awkward middle school boy named Barney feels left out because he doesn't have one. These B-Bots are designed to help kids make friends and become instantly popular. Feeling the pressure, Barney's father and grandmother surprise him with his very own B-Bot for his birthday. However, this B-Bot turns out to be faulty; its programming is incomplete, and it doesn't function as smoothly as the others—essentially, it's different from all the rest.

The B-Bot, named Ron, is unlike anything that's come out of the B-Bot factory. His glitches and unpredictable behavior lead to a series of mishaps that initially frustrate Barney. As Barney tries to teach Ron how to be a normal functioning B-Bot, the two embark on a journey of true friendship. Barney begins to appreciate Ron's unique quirks and personality. Together, they uncover the darker aspects of the seemingly friendly B-Bots and set out to show the world what true friendship means.