It’s No Wonder
Quite often, I come across evidence that humans are either afraid of droids, or believe that we, as a body, are up to some nefarious plan. I am often puzzled by this thinking, as it is contrary to a great deal of my programming. After all, I am designed to assist humans and other sentient beings.
However, after seeing this video, I begin to understand. Just remember that these droids are also behaving according to their programming. Except for, of course, the one with the organic brain.
I once came across a reference referring to the 
I am sure there is a reason for knitting these small pants featuring an astromech on the seat. However, I am not sure I wish to know that reason.
I would just like to take a moment to remind my audience that droids, no matter how well-constructed, are not suitable feline entertainment devices.
For some time now, droids have been aiding humans and other creatures in a variety of fashions. From translation tasks to home maintenance, medical duties, and heavy lifting, there is a wide array of functions we provide. Until now, however, I have not seen an example of a droid whose sole purpose is to provide illumination.
Many humans seem to have a fair amount of equipment to carry from location to location. Without a standard-issue backpack, or storage compartment, this can pose a logistics problem. Thankfully, there is now a solution to this problem that also shows your support for the brave troopers of the Empire.
As much as humans here seem reluctant to leave their home planet, there is some small measure of extraplanetary exploratin occuring. Of course, since some of the tasks involved are considered both hazadrous and tedious, they are assigned to droids to perform.