CHIP is Spike's best friend. He is a computer genius who can operate almost any memory bank set in front of him, including Teletraans I & II. Spike is sometimes envious of Chip's ability to alter and create new functions for computerized machines --often done with Wheeljack's help. Although his scientific talents are great, Chip is physically handicapped -- paralyzed from the waist down -- and must be confined to a wheelchair. This makes his especially vulnerable during Decepticon attack -- although his courage shines through in any desperate situation.