Star Wars isn’t just a galaxy far, far away. It’s also a source of inspiration for scientists, engineers, and technologists right here on Earth. From droids to hyperspace travel, the franchise has ...

Michael McMaster has loved robots since he was a little boy. After seeing "Star Wars" in 1977, he fell in love with the droid R2-D2. Fast forward to today and Michael is now the official droid builder ...

Legos now come with engine sounds, laser-shooting noises, and humming lightsabers.

When Star Wars arrived in cinemas in 1977, it transported audiences to a galaxy far, far away where humanoid robots were commonplace.