The FX-6 medical assistant droid represented the pinnacle of Medtech Industries' FX-series medical droid line, setting a new standard for surgical multitasking proficiency. While primarily intended as an assistant, it possessed the capacity to execute complete surgical procedures independently if needed, although its bedside manner left something to be desired, according to patient feedback.
Part of the "Fixit" series, this droid was one of nine models produced before MedTech's closure, and stood out as a highly adaptable unit. The FX-6 was conceived during the Clone Wars to serve as a mobile, self-sufficient, and highly skilled medical aide to frontline medics. The Grand Army of the Republic even deployed FX-6 droids into active combat zones to augment medical support for clone trooper forces.
Notably, on the inaugural day of the Galactic Empire, an FX-6 droid stationed at the Emperor Palpatine Surgical Reconstruction Center played a crucial role in the reconstruction of Darth Vader.
Unlike many FX-droids that were stationary, the FX-6 exhibited exceptional balance, enabling it to navigate diverse terrains with ease. Despite its proficiency in patient stabilization and a wide array of medical procedures, its limited personality programming confined it to the role of a medical assistant. Lacking a vocoder, the FX-6 communicated via readout screens or direct interfaces with other droids and computer systems.
Equipped with an array of sophisticated sensors, the FX-6's head gathered critical patient health data. This information was processed and stored through a complex analytical system, allowing the mobile FX-6 to maintain dynamic records for hundreds of patients, making it a valuable asset in busy hospitals and battlefield medical units. Eventually, this model was superseded by the FX-7 and later the 2-1B.
As the name suggests, the FX-6 droid's design was inspired by a similar FX-7 droid developed for The Empire Strikes Back. While the FX-7 was a physical prop with limited mobility, the FX-6 was computer-generated, granting it greater freedom of movement and animation.