Technology & Robots with Star Wars

Question 1

This field of engineering would help humans develop technology similar to that of BB-8.

Accepted Answer

Robotics

Question 2

Earth lasers & the Death Star's superlaser emit Light Amplified by the Stimulated emission of:

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic Radiation

Question 3

Devices similar to the comlinks used by Luke in Star Wars: A New Hope exist today on Earth.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Star Wars' droids and Earth's robots were both created to assist humans and reduce workloads.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Droids like C-3PO have a bipedal form and a human-like personality. On Earth, this is known as:

Accepted Answer

humanoid

Question 6

The speeder bikes on Endor use repulser technology levitation to overcome what real-world force?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

Question 7

The WA-7 waitress droid uses this simple machine to travel between customers in Dex’s Diner.

Accepted Answer

Wheel & axle

Question 8

When Anakin loses his arm, it is replaced with a robotic arm. Artificial limbs are also called:

Accepted Answer

Prostheses

Question 9

Scientists on Earth can wire a 'control-by-thought' prosthetic hand, similar to Luke’s hand.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

NASA space shuttles are equipped with hyperdrives, allowing them to travel through hyperspace.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Princess Leia sent a hologram message to Obi-Wan Kenobi. This hologram technology also exists on Earth.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Which of the following podracer technologies has not yet been invented here on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Anti-gravity technology

Question 13

Once Anakin has become Darth Vader, he is part man & part machine. In the real world, this is:

Accepted Answer

A cyborg

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