Engineering in the movies: Expert breaks down the good, the bad and the ridiculous

You ever see a movie and wonder if the amazing things on screen are remotely possible? Meet Michael Milford, a robotics professor who loves to dissect the science and tech in Hollywood blockbusters. Let's take a look at some – old and new. Warning: There probably aren't spoilers ahead, but he might shatter some hopes and dreams about how soon you can expect this tech to be out in the real world. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol | 00:36 Black Panther | 1:39 The Dark Knight | 2:47 Solo: A Star Wars Story | 4:12 Speed (you know the scene) | 5:07 The Terminator franchise | 6:49 Pacific Rim | 10:32 Pacific Rim Uprising | 12:45 Any we missed? Let us know your favourite (or least favourite) science and tech from movies in the comments. ----- Want more? Find us online here: Web: https://www.createdigital.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EngineersAustralia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/create_digital_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/create.digital/ ----- Who we are: create tells the stories behind the people, trends and innovations shaping the engineering profession now and into the future.