R2-D2 (and other bots) during vacation in Orlando

So while on vacation in Orlando with my son, R2-D2 (and other bots) showed up all over the place.

The first was at the elevator at the parking garage at Universal Studios.  I told him it must be a distant cousin of R2-D2...

Next we went to Legoland, where there was a life size version of R2-D2 made out of legos.

Finally we went to Kennedy Space Center, where they have an exhibit dedicated to robots.  I think this one was inspired by R2-D2.

And even though no directly related, here is another famous robot...

R2 has a voice!

Today I was able to get everything working with what I have done so far.  I have an Arduino Uno, which is taking input from a wireless PS2 controller, and then telling the MP3 Trigger to play sounds.  My R2 now has a disembodied voice!

George Takei posted this pic on facebook.  Thought it was excellent

OSWCC

Yesterday Nico and I went to OSWCC, where we saw our first life size RD-D2.  We were both amazed.  Here are a couple of pictures....