What's wrong with Automatron in Fallout 4?

Automatron, the first piece of DLC for Fallout 4, has been released. As is often the case, it’s not without its fair share of problems. People are already complaining about things not working as intentded. Most of these are bugs in the code, and cannot be solved with a workaround. It’s best to just learn to avoid them.

Who is ADA in Fallout 4 Automatron?

A companion that was introduced with the Fallout 4 Automatron DLC, Ada comes with a unique story and is linked to the add-on’s relatively short questline. Despite the short-lived campaign, her arrival in the game also came with the new and extremely useful robot modification station.

How do I call back an Automatron?

If a robot workbench is available in the vicinity, it can be used to "call back" the automatron by choosing it in the first menu as if going to customize it, however, the robot needs to be nearby, which is not always the case. [verified]

What happens if an Automatron companion doesn't follow the player?

There is a chance a built automatron companion might not follow the player and instead disappear. Recruiting another companion and sending the automatron to a settlement can fix it sometimes, although it is not guaranteed.