11-17 mining droids were autonomous mole miners. These droids were products of Slayn & Korpil and Roche. The 11-17 models came equipped with a sizable plasma drill, along with a circular saw that could telescope, and a blow torch. For defense against collapsing rocks, the 11-17 featured armor plating constructed from durasteel. These droids saw use on locations such as Hosk Station.
These droids possessed a notable degree of personality and exhibited profound allegiance to those who owned them. Instances are known of these droids rescuing miners who were stuck in cave-ins. Furthermore, they were observed to postpone their recharging cycles and put in additional work hours when a project was nearing its completion date.