Star Wars enthusiasts have longed to own their droid—one that would roll with them, carry their bags, and beep with personality. In 2025, that vision became a reality with the release of the G1T4-M1N1, a Star Wars-branded cargo robot by Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), the robotics arm of the legendary Italian Piaggio Group.
PFF has continuously redefined personal mobility robotics since its founding. Famous for the original Gita robot—a self-balancing, two-wheeled cargo carrier—the business launched the smaller, more affordable Gitamini in 2021. These robots are designed to trail their owners on their own, following cameras, radar, and sensors to guide them down city sidewalks and streets. The Gitamini carries 20 pounds of payload, goes up to 6 miles per hour, and has a battery life of about 21 miles, or approximately seven hours of continuous operation.
The G1T4-M1N1 takes the tried-and-true platform of that model and adds a Star Wars flair. Created in collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm, this special edition droid has a striking yellow-and-white paint scheme, Star Wars decals, and a variety of expressive lighting and sounds. Its panels and cargo bin have details that would not seem out of place on Tatooine or the Death Star. What rings it to life, however, is personality: the G1T4-M1N1 lets out a stream of beeps, chirps, and whistles reminiscent of droids such as R2-D2, responding dynamically based on motion, turning, stopping, or idling.
The robot also talks visually. Lights over each wheel flash with various patterns to signal battery level, Bluetooth pairing, or parking. While there’s a bit of a learning curve to understanding these signals, most of the information is easily accessible through PFF’s Mygita mobile app. With the app, users can check battery levels, mute or adjust sound effects, rename their droid, and even stream music through its built-in Bluetooth speaker. Whether you want to play the Imperial March or the Cantina Band theme, the G1T4-M1N1 can help set the tone.
On a practical level, this droid is designed as a daily assistant, poised to haul your groceries, equipment, or perhaps even your lightsaber. The cargo compartment can fit roughly as much as a backpack and is perfect for quick errands. As with its previous incarnations, however, it’s not designed for it; all—messy rooms and stairways remain obstacles it cannot overcome without the assistance of a human hand.
The partnership with Lucasfilm and Disney came together organically. PFF CEO Greg Lynn said both companies are passionate about storytelling and cutting-edge technology. The concept took off immediately after the licensing team at Lucasfilm made a call, seeing that a great number of fans of Star Wars are also tech enthusiasts.
The G1T4-M1N1 was first unveiled at the Disney Store in Times Square in early May 2025 and is now offered via both PFF’s online store and DisneyStore.com. It retails for $2,875—about $400 more than the regular Gitamini, making it a high-tech device as well as a collector’s item for Star Wars enthusiasts.
By combining the wonder of Star Wars with actual robotics, Piaggio Fast Forward has produced something that is at once retro and space-age. The G1T4-M1N1 is not only a playful device, though it is one—it’s a testament to how far robotics for the individual has progressed, and how close we are to living the sort of future we used to dream about in the films.
