A lineup of third-degree droids
A third-degree droid, also known as a class three droid, represented a type of droid designed with programming focused on interaction with organic lifeforms. These droids found application in areas such as child care, interpreting, teaching, diplomacy, and various aspects of the social sciences. Examples of third-degree droids included protocol droids and service droids.
To enhance their social interaction capabilities, certain droids could be outfitted with protocol chips, which provided the necessary cognitive functions.