There was a disturbance in the force as a thousand female voices cried out as one. Why? Well, it looks like Star Wars superstar R2-D2 is settling down like an astromech droid into an X-Wing. That’s right, folks — everyone’s favorite droid just got married.

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Sorry, ladies! R2-D2 just tied the knot

Robonaut 2, which will be the world’s first robotic astronaut to work alongside its human counterparts up in orbit, is getting ready for its historic journey over at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Just how does a 330-pound robot prepare, you wonder?

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This is how the first robot astronaut prepares for space

A Roomba is great for when you’re too lazy to vacuum for yourself, but you still need to pick up so it has room to do its thing. Now, the Roboscooper can do that for you, too.

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WowWee Roboscooper: finally, a robot that picks up after you

The idea of a “tentacle manipulator” developed by the U.S. Army is already scary enough by name alone. Toss it that this thing can open doors, then it gets even scarier . The manipulator comes in peace, though, and it could even save lives.

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We’re doomed: Creepy robotic tentacles know how to open doors

I can’t even complete a regular Rubik’s cube, yet here’s the Motorola Droid back with another cube-solvin’ trick . This time, it’s tackling a massive 7x 7×7 monster of a puzzle with the help of David Gilday and his Lego Mindstorms robot.

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Awesome vid: Motorola Droid solves massive, 7×7x7 Rubik’s cube

Standing roughly 33 feet tall and weighing 6 tons, this Optimus Prime replica located at Beijing, China’s Olympic Park may but look a bit funky, but in an epic robot battle I’d want this one on my side.

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Bootleg Optimus Prime is actually the most badass Transformer ever

Now I know what you’re thinking, “PR2? I think I saw that in the theater — I hate sequels”. And that may be true, but I’m not referring to PR2 the fictitious movie sequel, I’m talkin’ bout the beer-fetching robot, yo . Great idea , right? No. Don’t come crying to me when your sixth beer’s poison! …this one can open beer bottles, and its object and face recognition allows it to differentiate brands of beer in the ‘fridge. It uses face detection to deliver it to the right person, and is adaptable to your particular refrigerator. I’d rather train a dog. I don’t even care if it’s an ugly dog. Ugly dogs need jobs too you know. Isn’t that right, Chloe? Kidding — you know you’re my beautiful baby girl! Except for that underbite. Now be a good girl and go make daddy a sandwich. … … …CHLOE!! WHY DOES THIS SANDWICH LOOK LIKE IT CAME OUT OF A CAN ?! Hit the jump for a video of the beer-bot in action.

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Don’t Try To Tempt Me!: Beer Fetching Robot

Robot designers at Willow Garage take the next step in the evolution of robot bartenders with its intelligently designed PR2.

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World’s smartest beer-fetching robot recognizes your face and beer brand

The Middle East has decided to join the group of nations hastening the coming of the Singularity and our likely robotic enslavement via Iran ’s recent unveiling of the Soorena-2 humanoid robot.

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Iran unveils robot descended from ancient Persian royalty

This is Intel’s HERB, or the Home Exploring Robot Butler. It can explore our home any time, because it’s got the skills to pay the bills: it’ll serve dinner, clear the table and even do the dishes.

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A robot that serves dinner and does the dishes? Yes, please!