Tag: R2D2

There is almost nothing a dedicated DIY nerd can't cram into an R2-D2 chassis, and here's some solid proof from UCLA engineering student Brian DeVitis. This astromech droid is a highly modified ice chest packed with 11 consoles, both current and classic, that -- thanks to R2's projector -- can be played wherever there's a blank wall. Check out photos of the build at DeVitis's site and coverage ...

Usually when hospitals want to cheer up patients who are suffering from terminal diseases and spending large amounts of time within the confines of a medical institution, they turn to man's best friend. Bringing dogs to hospitals is old news, though. If you don't want to deal with the unpredictability of a live animal, you can bring in Paro, the rather creepy animatronic seal. But, if you've got ...

There's a load of great tech news happening out there every day, and, unfortunately, we just can't cover it all. Here are a few of the other noteworthy things we saw today on our never-ending journey through the wild, wild Web. Sanrio's number one feline continues to get her grubby paws on every brandable thing on Earth. This time, it's a Hello Kitty-themed Twitter client. [From: ...

You know you've watched 'Star Wars' a few too many times when you start to see droids everywhere you look. This might just be the case with artist Paul Loughridge, creator of the droid you see above, called Beer2D3, which was crafted using a Heineken mini-keg and a lot of ingenuity. Loughridge, who goes by the handle Lockwasher, has made numerous robots and gadgets for shows and exhibits, mostly ...

Unlike good ol' George, the licensing department at Lucas knows how to take the 'Star Wars' brand and make things we actually like. Take, for instance, this insanely adorable R2-D2 backpack by online retailer fredflare.com. While it's questionable whether we'd actually wear it in public (we're not that nerdy... or are we?), we can't deny how soft, cushy, and charming the thing is. And while it ...