Droids

Today’s Dance Party Is to This Song Tribute to the Droids of Star Wars

This remix from Eclectic Method is based entirely around the true heroes of the Star Wars universe: the droids. Seriously, though, just try to convince me that Artoo isn’t the most badass character in the all six movies. [via Tastefully Offensive]

This R2-D2 Figure Is So Articulated It Could Probably Teach Yoga

He can roll around, hobble along on two feet, and apparently even fly at one point in his astromech career, but as far as robots go, R2-D2 never seemed that articulated. At least until the folks at Kaiyodo inducted the droid into their Revoltech line, which is known for having some of the most posable…

The cute rolling ball droid in the new Star Wars is a real robot not CGI

Perhaps the best part about the new Star Wars trailer was seeing BB-8, the adorable rolling ball robot in the new Star Wars movie, bounce and roll itself across the screen. It looked so familiar and so cute and so perfect as the new movie’s answer to R2-D2. And the best thing about it? BB-8…

You Can Already 3D Print Yourself a Copy of That Star Wars Ball Droid

If you’ve foolishly gotten yourself all excited for Star Wars: The Force Awakens after just the teaser trailer (really? did no one else watch Lost?) you’ll be ecstatic to hear that you can already 3D-print yourself a copy of that adorable rolling ball droid we barely got a glimpse of. The 3D model comes courtesy…

From now on, Motorola will be the only company that makes Droid-branded phones for Verizon says CNET. But of course that won’t stop half the world from calling their Samsung and HTC Android phones Droids. Sigh.

Robin gets his license revoked on Teen Titans Go

This week in the world of cartoons, everything took a week off. Ultimate Spider-Man, Transformers: Prime, Adventure Time, Regular Show and TMNT are off, while Teen Titans Go! returned for its second week. Due to this bizarre scheduling anomaly, enjoy the new TTG! clips and a look back at some old school Star Wars cartoons…

Halloween costume ideas for the Star Wars droids in your life

We’ve seen tons of fictional characters dressed up as C-3PO and R2-D2 around Halloween time, but what do the droids wear when they go out trick-or-treating? Artist Andrea Gerstmann has a few suggestions for coordinating costumes. If you head over to Gerstmann’s blog, you can also see the Mario and Pokémon outfits she’s dreamed up…

When Star Wars droids suffer from low self-esteem

Even robots get the blues sometimes. When the Star Wars droids start feeling the ennui tugging at the edges of their consciousness, do they simply bottle up their melancholy? This series gives voice to their frustration. All these wallpapers make me want to collect all the neglected droids in the world and give them a…

Astromech Tops Argyle as This Season’s Must-Have Holiday Sweater

Ironic holiday sweater parties can happen spontaneously at all periods of your life, except post-40, when your wardrobe necessitates they become “holiday parties.” Good thing this custom R2-D2 sweater would be at home with any generation. Created by Etsy member EricaKnit, the droid-gauge weave is made-to-order, so have a tape measure handy. Oh, and please…

Droid Incredible Just a Penny at Amazon

Woo hah! Amazon’s serving up the HTC Droid Incredible for just a penny with a new two-year Verizon contract. They also have deals on the Droid X ($99), Droid II ($80) and Droid Pro ($150) through Monday. [Amazon]

Star Wars fan builds his own floating lightsaber training droid

YouTube user TroopTrent has built his own hovering lightsaber training droid from A New Hope. Of course, the droid doesn’t attack you, but nothing’s stopping you from wearing a frosted helmet and complaining at it. [Spotted on Nerdcore]

Watch a confused C-3PO and R2-D2 trespass in an UK electronics store

Today a new TV spot debuted in the UK showcasing C-3PO and R2-D2 going absolutely bonkers in a Currys/PC World department store. The droids encounter a rude vacuuming robot, and yes, that is Anthony Daniels doing Threepio’s voice. [Via The Guardian]

R2-D2 Disguised as Iron Man

Before it occurred to anyone to just have Obi-Wan use The Force to smuggle C-3PO and R2-D2 past those nosy stormtroopers, the script called for a much more conventional means of subterfuge: a disguise! [Mike Verta—Thanks William!]

Pilotless Navy Helicopter Busts Cocaine Deal During Trial Run

The US Navy’s unmanned “Fire Scout” helicopter was out minding its own business on a trial run, when its home base warship detected a suspicious speedboat on radar. That’s when Robocopter kicked into high pursuit—filming the whole way. The subsequent three-hour chase finally ended when the speedboat rendezvoused with a fishing boat, at which time…

Android On Android Love

Is this android lovefest the best Star Wars/Star Trek mash up t-shirt ever created? Using the scientific method, we’ve determined the answer is yes. This is the hot droid-on-droid love fest we’ve been looking for. More amazing T-shirts below. Artist Joanna Mulder was showing off her amazing wares at NYC’s King Con this weekend, and…

Honda’s Groin-Threatening Robo-Legs Demonstrated On Video

Why Honda took a few days to seed a video of their potentially emasculating robotic legs is beyond me, but here it is: a faceless man running the “Walking Assist Device” through its strides (ha, ha). My fears of testicular danger are only partially mitigated, and the fact that the legs have a hilariously feminine…

Honda Robo-Legs Help Mobility at the Expense of Fertility

Honda’s first foray into robotizing old peoples’ haunches looked pretty tame, but this new one, on which geriatrics are supposed to mount like some sort of meat trophy, feels like a glimpse into a horrible, dystopian future where up is down, right is wrong and grandmas and grandpas amble through Sears on mechanized rectal steeds…

DIY R2-D2 Is Even Better than the Real Thing

Chris James’ R2-D2 won four Make Magazine editors’ choice ribbons at Maker Faire and it’s easy to see why: not only does it have every detail from the original—except having a little person inside—but this one is even more charming, capable of singing the Star Wars theme, and Indiana Jones sound bites. It only needs…

R2-D2 Actor Kenny Baker Taken Ill, Giz Says Get Well Soon

Kenny Baker, the man behind everyone’s favourite ‘droid, is in a Manchester hospital after suffering a severe asthma attack. The 73-year-old actor was on a Manchester-bound plane returning from a sci-fi convention in the US when he was taken ill. A speedy recovery from everyone at Gizmodo, Kenny. [Telegraph]

Life-Size Star Wars Droids Can Speak, Drain Wallets

Sideshow Collectibles stopped just short of encasing Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker in fiberglass when they created these life-size C-3PO and R2-D2 collectibles. Due out later this year, the authentic figures are powered by lowly AA batteries and have working lights. They also make sounds from the movies and utter the characters’ classic catchphrases, like…