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Autodesk launches contest for you to design your own Star Wars robot

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In Autodesk Droid Maker, you can create your own “droid” and even win prizes, such as a visit to Lucasfilm headquarters. See how to participate

A Autodesk launched, in partnership with Disney e Lucasfilm, producer of the franchise Star Wars, a competition for you to design your own robot Star Wars. With the new feature, fans and professional designers can create new droids that will be part of the new series the acolyte, which debuts on Disney + on June 4th.

The challenge is simple: design a droid using the Autodesk Fusion ou Autodesk Maya, the company's 3D modeling programs, and submit the creation to the competition that will evaluate all those who meet the requirements.

A stylized R2-D2 in a desert landscape with mountains in the background, a theme of technology and science fiction.
Winners of the Star Wars robot design competition will have their animations included in Lucasfilm's next production and will also take a special trip to the production company's studio (Reproduction/Autodesk)

Divided into two categories, the two winners of the competition Star Wars will have their animations included in the next production of Lucasfilm and they will also take a special trip to the production company's studio, where they will receive a 3D printed artwork to keep as a souvenir.

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Droids are responsible for giving even more life (and emotion) to the Star Wars universe (Reproduction/Internet)

Amidst the captivating elements of Star Wars, like the Jedi, the Force, the fighter ships and John Williams' iconic soundtrack, there is one vital component that captures fans' hearts: the droids, robots that are part of the universe of Star Wars. In the acolyte, the creators have already anticipated that we will meet a new robot, the Pip: A portable repair droid that has a wide variety of tool accessories, which is always ready to help

Whether they are combat, protocol, astromech, spies or musicians, droids are essential to the essence of Star Wars. They not only enrich the saga's universe, but also play crucial roles, without which the beloved protagonists would have difficulty surviving. These robotic characters are truly iconic and contribute significantly to Star Wars' unique identity.

How to enter the Star Wars contest

1. Futuristic holographic technology tool for manipulating digital devices.
Contest will be available until June 4th (Reproduction/Autodesk)

To participate in the competition to design droids, you must visit the official action page, in which you can download the software for a period of 30 days Autodesk Fusion e Autodesk Maya for the creation of the droid. After creating the model, simply send it using the link available on the website. There, it is also possible to check all the rules that participants need to follow to be eligible to compete for prizes. The contest is available until the day June 4 and the winners will be announced on the 18th of the same month.

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Recently, Disney+ released the first trailer for 'Star Wars: The Acolyte'. Check out!

Sources: The Verge, Autodesk

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