ThinkGeek just launched a new robot from Industrial Automaton, that responds to 40 voice commands. Comes with:
- utility arm / soda holder
- Removable Sensorscope
- Illuminating Light Beam
- Sound, Heat, and Sonar Processing and Navigational Systems
- Adaptable Mood Status Indicator
- Rotating Dome and Working Wheels
- Approx. 15″ Tall
This is probably the coolest Star Wars gadget I’ve seen so far. He responds with his usual voice when you talk to him, you can ask him different questions about other Star Wars characters and he will have different reactions.
Price: $129.99 at ThinkGeek.com
And watch the video of the R2-D2 in action.

This sounds fun, but still kind of like a toy. What do you think of the Japanese robots that they’ve developed?