R2-D2, from Return of the Jedi National Museum of American History

In the fictional universe of George Lucas' Star Wars films, robots called droids (short for android) come in many shapes and serve many purposes. Two droids-R2-D2 and C-3PO-have won enormous popularity for their supporting roles in all six of the series.

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R2-D2, from Return of the Jedi