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Rocket Team Designs & Builds Functioning 21' X-Wing Rocket for Launch.
http://digg.com/design/Rocket_Team_Designs_Builds_Functioning_21_X_Wing_Rocket_for_Launch
It is over 21' long, with a wingspan of over 19' - "We opted to use a cluster of four motors to emulate the "real" X-wing, and positioned the motors in the wing pods. The real challenge was to make the wings move in flight, from "attack" position to "landing" position. Late additions to the project included making R2D2 turn via radio & make sounds.
Oct 4, 2007 12:40 PM from Digg
Forget the Wii get your Geek a lifesize R2D2, Ewok, Han Solo in Carbonite
http://digg.com/tech_deals/Forget_the_Wii_get_your_Geek_a_lifesize_R2D2_Ewok_Han_Solo_in_Carbonite
Its the Christmas season, so what do you get your geek that has everything? How about a partially built life size Star Wars R2 D2 or a lifesize EWOK, maybe a Han Solo in Carbonite? Yes your geek can revel in his Star Wars canon all the while talking to his own R2D2.
Nov 28, 2007 8:38 AM from Digg
More of Nissan's Pivo 2
http://digg.com/tech_news/More_of_Nissan_s_Pivo_2
Nissan is designing a new concept car that looks like a droid. R2D2 will fall in love
Oct 8, 2007 7:01 AM from Digg
R2D2 Jack-o-lantern
http://digg.com/movies/R2D2_Jack_o_lantern
It's pretty sweet
Oct 31, 2007 6:15 AM from Digg
R2D2 and C3P0 on Sesame Street
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTuTjbFt5CI
R2D2 has fallen in love
Nov 27, 2007 2:16 PM
Cool Stuff: R2D2 Trash Can
http://digg.com/gadgets/Cool_Stuff_R2D2_Trash_Can
ThinkGeek.com has an R2D2 Trash Can which might make throwing away trash cool again (at least for a few minutes, wait, was throwing away trash ever cool?). But at a list price of $149.99 (or ThinkGeek’s discounted price of $99.99).
Nov 26, 2007 8:06 AM from Digg
Robotic Suitcase Follows Owner Around Like R2D2
http://digg.com/offbeat_news/Robotic_Suitcase_Follows_Owner_Around_Like_R2D2
It will then use its robotic brain, internal gyroscope, light detectors and both sound and infrared sensors to follow you around without bumping into you or anything else. It can detect stairs, and won't fall down.
Nov 12, 2007 10:34 AM from Digg
Working Hologram Effect in Leopard GM iChatAV
http://digg.com/apple/Working_Hologram_Effect_in_Leopard_GM_iChatAV
Missing the Hologram (R2D2) Effect Steve Jobs demoed in the keynote??? Wait no longer!!! Just follow the link ... http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1201974&stqc=true
Oct 28, 2007 1:54 PM from Digg
X-Wing Fighter car mod! [PICS]
http://digg.com/offbeat_news/X_Wing_Fighter_car_mod_PICS
I'll speak for everyone...this is the best car you will ever see. R2D2 included!
Oct 5, 2007 12:19 PM from Digg
Man Reports R2D2s Stolen From Porch
http://digg.com/offbeat_news/Man_Reports_R2D2s_Stolen_From_Porch
There's been a disturbance in the force -- in Lincoln, Nebraska. Reporter tells police to be on the lookout for Jawas, who stole R2D2 in the Star Wars movie.
Oct 23, 2007 6:25 PM from Digg
BoxWars at the 2007 Melbourne Fringe Festival
http://digg.com/offbeat_news/BoxWars_at_the_2007_Melbourne_Fringe_Festival
Where else can you see Spanish Conquistadors fighting Spongebob Squarepants, R2D2, Ned Kelly, Voltron, A pez dispenser, Scorpion, Sub Zero and many others?
Oct 9, 2007 6:54 AM from Digg
[pic] R2D2 hollogram projector gets infected by pop-ups.
http://digg.com/security/pic_R2D2_hollogram_projector_gets_infected_by_pop_ups
I just hope that isn't a McAfee software they install in the end, otherwise the Empire will crush the rebel alliance in one fell swoop.
Nov 2, 2007 12:12 PM from Digg
R2D2 Soy Sauce Bottle Goes Beep Beep At Your Sodium
http://digg.com/movies/R2D2_Soy_Sauce_Bottle_Goes_Beep_Beep_At_Your_Sodium
Someone in Japan must love little trash can robots as much as nerds in the US do, because they've made an R2D2 soy sauce bottle. Just load up the can with soy sauce (the liquid kind, not the semi-liquid kind) and pour it out through R2's opening into your food for maximum Star Wars flavor.
Nov 13, 2007 12:05 PM from Digg
Astromech.net - The Official website of the R2 Builders Club
http://astromech.net/
should make one for the nephews
from Del.icio.us
R2D2 Webcam & Home Theatre Unit
http://digg.com/gadgets/R2D2_Webcam_Home_Theatre_Unit
Star Wars 30th Anniversary should repeat every year if you can get awesome tech gadgets like these!
Oct 9, 2007 7:35 AM from Digg

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Databank

From the StarWars.com Databank

Height: .96 meter (for R2-units)
Droid Type: astromech droid
Manufacturer: Industrial Automaton

The Movies

Astromech droids are a series of versatile utility robots generally used for the maintenance and repair of starships and related technology.

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Expanded Universe

Droid manufacturing giant Industrial Automaton has all but cornered the astromech droid market with their immensely successful R-series.

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Behind the Scenes

Although " astromech droid " is the technically correct term, characters in the Star Wars movies tend to use the colloquial "astro-droid" for short.

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