I found myself really watching the droids—C-3PO and R2-D2—who are as important to the movie as the traditional actors (the robots were actors, too: Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker, respectively).

Huang said, "I love the idea that I'll have my own R2-D2, my own C-3PO — my R2 will be following me, and for many people just growing up now, they'll have their own personal R2 with them for ...

He expressed excitement about the idea of having a computer that grows smarter over time, helping its user accomplish tasks and essentially becoming a personal R2-D2 or C-3PO. “I love the idea ...