Walt Disney Imagineering has released a new video giving fans a fresh look at the upgraded Star Wars BDX droids before their official debut at Walt Disney World later this year.
The short clip features Grek, one of the droids from the BDX lineup, showing off new behaviors that expand the expressive range of these already-popular robotic characters.
What’s New with the BDX Droids
The new footage shows Grek cycling through a wider range of facial expressions and gestures, revealing a more nuanced emotional personality. He also shows off new dance moves timed to music, interacting with another droid, and using a flashlight.
Associate Lab Director Moritz Bächer previously explained that the creative vision always leads the tech: “We build Disney technology to create next-generation characters… so that you don’t see the mechanical systems any longer — you see just a believable robotic character.”
What to Expect in the Parks
The upgraded BDX droids will debut later this year at Walt Disney World following successful appearances at Disneyland and at several tech industry events. Each unit is remotely operated but enhanced with reactive behaviors and pre-programmed show elements. Disney Live Entertainment has also added new content to support interactions tailored to the park environment.
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