Battle Droids are a series of fictional, robotic soldiers featured in the Star Wars franchise. These droids were designed and manufactured for combat by the Trade Federation and later used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars. Primarily used as expendable infantry, Battle Droids have a distinct, skeletal appearance and display limited intelligence. Despite their lack of advanced strategic abilities, they were produced in massive numbers, making them a significant force on the battlefield. Their role in the series highlights the conflict between technological advancement and human ingenuity.