droid

robotics (From "android") The robots of the Star Wars

universe. While androids look somewhat human-like, Star Wars'

droids are typically fashioned in the likeness of their

creators or in a utilitarian design that stresses function

over appearance. Droids are equipped with artificial

intelligence, though some are naturally created smarter than

others depending on the function they are designed to serve.

"Droid" is a Lucasfilm Ltd. trademark.

starwars.com .

["A Guide to the Star Wars Universe", Bill Slavicsek, 1994,

Lucasfilm Ltd.]

[Was George Lucas really the first to use the abbreviation?]

(2003-05-11)