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"My robot is aluminum and steel," says Josh Montgomery. Not just any robot, but perhaps the most beloved of the Star Wars films. "R2-D2 is one of the characters that everybody loves," says Montgomery.

It’s all in the legs R2-D2 delivers the basic features you’d expect in this sort of robot. He lights up, and the head swivels around to “look” at the environment.

I barely have enough room in my home for a robot vacuum to move around, and at $180 Sphero’s R2-D2 sits at the upper limit of what I’m willing to spend on a toy robot.

Amazon explains : R2-D2 is an astro-mech droid from a galaxy far, far away…. Control your droid with your smart device or keep Artoo in top shape with augmented reality training.

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If you thought Sphero’s original BB-8 app-enabled robot was a blast back in 2015, just wait ‘til you see their take on Star Wars’ most beloved droid: R2-D2. The Sphero R2-D2 ($179.95 MSRP ...

Geek Life: Fun stories, memes, humor and other random items at the intersection of tech, science, business and culture. SEE MORE There is likely no more famous – or beloved – robot than R2-D2 ...

BB-9E and R2-D2 run $149 and $179, respectively. Neither are what you’d call cheap, but they’re both bound to sell at a brisk pace as Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi heads to theaters.

The robot has voice recognition, but you can also control it via an app. Among other things, Alpha 2 can connect to your smart-home system and set your home alarm.

OK, this is sweet. This R2-D2 robot pretty much does everything. Check out the laundry list of features it has. My favorite part? That Millennium Falcon remote control, which has to be the most ...