Height: .96 meter (for R2-units) Manufacturer: Industrial Automaton Type: astromech droid Associations: astromech droid R2-D2 (Artoo-Detoo) R4-P17 R5-D4

Astromech droids are a series of versatile utility robots generally used for the maintenance and repair of starships and related technology. These small droids are often equipped with a variety of tool-tipped appendages that are stowed in recessed compartments. The R2-unit is a popular example of an astromech droid.