"Baby Yoda"-shaped robot hits the red carpet; Star Wars entertainment robot is in the spotlight again

At the Los Angeles world premiere of the new Star Wars film, a Grogu-shaped robot appeared on the red carpet and drew attention with its charming movements.

A BDX droid-style robot was also shown at the event, reinforcing Disney's push to use entertainment robotics.

The premiere highlighted how character-based robot appearances can boost buzz around film launches and theme park experiences.

The event also underscored Disney's broader robotics track record, following past fan favorites like BB-8.