Science and Star Wars

Name: Science and Star Wars
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-09-21
Rating: 14.3

14.3 Sep 2017

Ended

Documentary

Overview

The IBM and Star Wars partnership shows that the technology in our world and a galaxy far, far away may not be so different. The Star Wars universe is filled with unbelievable technology, but a glance into IBM Research labs and Watson’s services reveals we may be closer than we think. With Star Wars and IBM, science fantasy meets science reality.

English

Lightsabers

On this episode of Science and Star Wars we build our own "lightsaber" with Taylor Gray, the voice of Star Wars Rebels' Ezra Bridger.

Sep 21, 2017 5m

Helper Droids

On this episode of Science and Star Wars we explore how close we are to developing Droids to help us in our everyday lives.

Sep 28, 2017 5m

Speeders and Hover Vehicles

On this episode of Science and Star Wars, we explore the real-world possibilities for hover vehicles and build our own version of Luke Skywalker's landspeeder.

Oct 9, 2017 5m

Bacta Tanks and Carbonite

On this episode of Science and Star Wars we look at technologies that have the potential to heal like Bacta. Then, we attempt to "freeze" Anthony.

Oct 12, 2017 5m

Force Powers

On this episode of Science and Star Wars, we use technology to replicate the powers of the Force with Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano).

Oct 26, 2017 5m

Robotic Limbs

On this episode of Science and Star Wars we explore how real robotic limbs are helping people here on Earth.

Nov 2, 2017 5m

Space Travel

On this episode of Science and Star Wars, we explore real-world technologies for traveling the galaxy with astronaut Cady Coleman and take a tour of the International Space Station.

Nov 16, 2017 5m

Boba Fett

In this episode of Science and Star Wars, Daniel Logan joins us for a look a the technology powering the galaxy's most notorious bounty hunter, Boba Fett.

Nov 24, 2017 5m

Artificial Intelligence

On this episode of Science and Star Wars, C-3PO himself, Anthony Daniels, joins us for a look at how artificial intelligence is being used here on Earth.

Nov 30, 2017 5m

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