Swindles game text is not optional. You would only disregard it if there are no Robots present in the destroyed pile. If there are 1+ Robots in the destroyed pile, take them out and display them faceup for all players to see. Then, in any order you choose, each other player may gain 1 of the Robots if they wish to or they may decline. For each Robot that is gained this way, you gain that cards reward. Destroy any Robots remaining after each other player has had a chance to gain one. Afterward, you will have an opportunity to buy 1 card (including a destroyed Robot) from the destroyed pile by activating Swindles Energon ability.