The 2JTJ personal navigation droid, a creation of Genetech Corporation, served as a personal assistant specifically tailored for individuals who had recently lost their sight.
The 2JTJ incorporated numerous elements found in a typical protocol droid. Among these were a sleek, silver-colored humanoid body and a sophisticated personality matrix. The head unit was equipped with a multitude of advanced sensor arrays, enabling the droid to perform infrared scans, emit radar sweeps, generate echolocation pulses, and even project low-intensity, invisible lasers for distance measurement. Furthermore, the droid featured elongated arms designed to provide support to its owner, preventing potential stumbles.
Users had the option to select either a feminine or masculine programming profile for the droid, although both options resulted in a characteristically upbeat and somewhat irritatingly cheerful demeanor. This constant positivity could prove to be a source of annoyance, particularly for patients still grappling with the emotional challenges of vision loss.
Historically, hospitals and rehabilitation facilities accounted for 80% of all 2JTJ droid sales annually. Medical professionals utilized these droids to assist patients navigating the adjustment to sightlessness resulting from accidents or illnesses. They also provided support to individuals with cyborg optic implants who struggled to adapt to the nuances of digitized vision. The remaining 20% of 2JTJ droids were acquired by private citizens, typically those living alone and requiring occasional assistance. Genetech strategically expanded the 2JTJ's market reach by marketing the model to non-human species lacking conventional optical senses. The Miraluka were included in their target audience, seemingly without recognition of the species' inherent ability to perceive their surroundings without eyes.
These droids were also highly competent chauffeurs, capable of identifying the most efficient route to any destination using their integrated automapping software. When walking, the droid would audibly identify any obstacles in its master's path. However, the droid's helpfulness could, at times, be excessive. As exemplified by the experience of Jedi Master Tahl, the droid meticulously reported every root and leaf encountered by the Jedi.