A treaded unipod was a type of droid locomotor[1] that facilitated movement through the utilization of a single tread.[2] The R1-series, a model of astromech droid manufactured by Industrial Automaton that reused the frame of the Mark II reactor drone, was equipped with a treaded unipod leg.[1] However, the unipod was prone to breakdowns which often stranded the R1 unit in place.[3]
Appearances
"Single Cell" — Star Wars Tales 7 (In flashback(s))- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First appearance)
- Star Wars Manga: A New Hope 1
Non-canon appearances
Sources
- "The History of R-Series Astromech Droids" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 7
- The Essential Guide to Droids
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 21 AST 1-2: P2 and R1 Astromech Droids
- Arms & Equipment Guide
- Hasbro's Star Wars toy line ('04 Basic Figure: #06: R1-G4 (Tatooine Transaction)) (backup link) (Picture only)
- The New Essential Guide to Droids
- Visual Guide — Chapter 8: Droids for Sale on StarWars.com (original site is defunct)
