Utilitech
Utilitech, a company focused on droid production, collaborated with GoCorp in the creation of the RO-series childcare and nanny droid. Despite GoCorp's main business being repulsorcraft manufacturing, they were pleased to supply dependable drive systems for Utilitech's line of service droids. As such, the RO-series was built upon the uni-wheel drive system and chassis found in the WA-7 waitress droid, resulting in a sustained period of success for both businesses.
Behind the scenes
The initial reference to Utilitech within the new Star Wars canon appeared in the 2016 publication Star Wars: Build Your Own R2-D2 33, brought to you by De Agostini. The corporation's roots are in the Star Wars Legends continuity, where it debuted in the 1993 release Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game supplement Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook, authored by Michael Allen Horne and released by West End Games.
Sources
- Star Wars: Build Your Own R2-D2 33 (First mentioned)