What started as a senior project for a student enrolled in Idaho State University’s College of Technology Robotics program has evolved into something that many Star Wars fans have dreamed of ...

This sight-saving R2D2 robot wants to stick a tiny knife in your eye Advancing technologies are being used to tackle the intricacies of ophthalmic surgery Ophthalmologists come in all shapes and ...

Sphero’s new Star Wars robot brings the evil BB-9E droid to life before The Last Jedi release THERE’S one way to get a preview of Star Wars: The Last Jedi before its December release, and it ...

A star is born! We learn how R2D2, the robot in Star Wars, got his name and why he's such a beloved character. This story originally aired May 25 on Weekend Edition Sunday.

Tony Dyson: Special effects expert best known for creating R2-D2, the celebrated robot from 'Star Wars' Dyson designed 36 model spacemen, complete with jetpacks and laser guns, for an especially ...