Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible (2009)
S02E12 Shapeshifting Transformer
Episode Overview
Hollywood depicts malevolent robots lurking in the form of cars and trucks, but it fails to delve into the technology that enables a Camaro to rise and move like a human. Dr. Michio Kaku embarks on a mission to create a real-life transformer. During his journey, he experiences the extraordinary hydraulic vehicles of New York's 'Lunatic Low Riders' and explains the impressive force of hydraulic cranes. At Pittsburgh Zoo, he encounters a remarkable shapeshifting creature— a muscular, color-changing animal capable of squeezing through a quarter-sized opening. Meanwhile, at Carnegie Mellon, researchers showcase a versatile robotic snake designed to navigate varied terrains in search of disaster survivors. Inspired, Michio finalizes his own interpretation of Optimus Prime.
