R2-D2 (/ ˌɑːr.tuːˈdiːtuː /) or Artoo-Detoo[1] is a fictional robot character in the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. He has appeared in ten of the eleven theatrical Star Wars films to date, including every film in the "Skywalker Saga", which includes the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy and the sequel trilogy.

Nineteen years following the purge of the Galactic Republic, R2-D2 played a pivotal role in helping the Rebel Alliance destroy the Empire 's Death Star superweapon. He carried technical readouts vital to its destruction.

A reliable and versatile astromech droid, R2-D2 has served Padmé Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, and Luke Skywalker in turn, showing great bravery in rescuing his masters and their friends from many perils. A skilled starship mechanic and fighter pilot's assistant, he has an unlikely but enduring friendship with the fussy protocol droid C-3PO.

R2-D2, sometimes spelled Artoo-Detoo and often referred to as Artoo, was an R2-series astromech droid manufactured by Industrial Automaton prior to 32 BBY, who would participate in major galactic events for nearly two centuries alongside the Skywalker family.

R2-D2 (called "R2" for short) is a robot character in the Star Wars universe. An astromech droid (referred to in the novel as a 'thermocapsulary dehousing assister'), R2-D2 is a major character in all six Star Wars films.

2019年12月5日 · If you're looking for the true lead characters of Star Wars, the only real answer is C-3PO and R2-D2. The two droids appear in Episode 1, they'll appear in Episode 9, and they're in every...

2021年6月28日 · Countless droids have been destroyed in Star Wars over the decades, but R2 has always managed to survive with his quick wit, ingenuity, and collection of multi-purpose tools. Here’s every ability and piece of equipment R2-D2 has used in Star Wars. A droid like R2 must be able to defend himself.

2016年8月16日 · R2-D2 is George Lucas's favorite Star Wars character - the director and creator revealed his particular love for the droid during the commentary of Revenge of the Sith.