Top 50 Quotes & Sayings by Grant Imahara
Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American celebrity Grant Imahara.
Last updated on December 3, 2024.
Engineers are great at many things. They're not necessarily great at recognizing basic human psychology.
I remember when I was a kid and I was interested in robots, there was really nothing out there but Erector Sets and Tinker Toys.
Life in space isn't easy. It's full of challenges that push the limits of technology, and often requires truly innovative solutions.
I never really wanted to be, I don't want to say, an average engineer. I always wanted to do something different, something more exciting.
Unfortunately, making what is essentially a laser sword falls into the deadly category.
In special effects, you can cheat to make it look good. In real science, you have to have results.
When I started Battle Bots in 1999, the guy sitting next to me was a high school teacher with no robotics experience at all. There were special effects guys, engineers, software guys who just wrote code - all kinds of people who had a desire to build something. And they would do it in their garages or even their kitchens.
I love looking at machines that mimic human behavior.
When I was a kid, I never wanted to be James Bond. I wanted to be Q, because he was the guy who made all the gadgets. I guess you could say that engineering came naturally.
The general public perception is that fighting robots were popular, and then went away for a long time, but in reality, there have been live robot combat events happening continuously since 1994. And all the while, the robots have been getting better and meaner and tougher.
I wasn't in the AV club. I was the AV club.
Worldwide access to electronic parts has truly opened up the opportunity for innovation for engineers of all levels. It's an incredible time to be alive.
First career I had right out of engineering school was at Lucas film, not working in the movies but working in home theater.
I worked at ILM the same time Masi Oka was there. Who would have thought that two Asian-American nerds from ILM would be on hit shows?
Drones can be a huge advantage to agencies fighting natural disasters. They can launch immediately, gather vital data about an emergency situation, and help efficiently relay that information to all agencies involved, all without putting further lives at risk.
There are plenty of myths out there that are either really expensive to do or incredibly difficult or complicated to execute.
As a former competitor, robot combat is near and dear to my heart. I enjoy the mix of creativity and mayhem that are essential to this sport.
I was one of those kids that would take apart the remote control and take all the wheels off my little toy cars.
Not only will innovative technology create a more connected human race; it will normalize access to our most basic needs.
When you think about exploring deep space, it's very dangerous for humans. To potentially sacrifice human life is a delicate proposition. On the flip side, if you want to send a robot to another planet for an extended period of time and at some point you know it'll cease to function, it's not considered a tragedy.
In the '60s astronauts were rockstars. Everyone wanted to be an astronaut.
When I used to work in special effects at the model shop, I couldn't imagine having a better job. We made spaceships and miniature cities and I was working on robots. Then the 'MythBusters' opportunity came along.
I liked the challenge of designing and building things, figuring out how something works and how to make it better or apply it in a different way.
Everybody has stories about using duct tape. Of course, most don't try to lift a car with it.
Drones, with their agility and small size, seem perfect for search and rescue operations.
After the third episode of 'The Mandalorian,' I knew I had to make my own Baby Yoda.
Even when I was young, I would build things with Lego or make 'robots' out of cereal boxes - long before I learned metalwork. The desire to build was always there.
Human communication above and beyond the words that we say is so nuanced. It makes it difficult to not only analyze the vocabulary you use but the intention behind it. That's something even humans have difficulty doing, let alone a robot.
There's nothing like experiencing the sights and sounds of a live robot combat event.
'MythBusters' sounded like such an incredible opportunity. Where else might I be paid to make robots blow things up?
Any sport that turns a squash into a lethal projectile is safest watched from the comfort of your couch.
I only learned what an engineer was from a college guidance counselor. When she described it, a light clicked on in my head, and I said, 'Yes, that's what I want to do.'
The people who are changing our world are starting from an idea and bringing it all the way through to finished product with the power of their intellect, training, tools and available products.
Technology has always been a catalyst for change, such as the invention of the airplane or the Internet.
Augmented and virtual reality technologies are the future of smart construction and we are just starting to see the possibilities.
Working on movies and TV is a blast, and ILM has the most talented people in the world. But on 'Mythbusters' I've been able to go places I would never have access to otherwise.
I always wanted to have a technical career that was also creative. I have been extremely lucky in that sense to be able to combine those two things.
On 'MythBusters,' a lot of what we do does not fall into any category of things we have ever done before. There's a lot of problem solving to figure out how to even approach a given problem. A background in science or engineering helps a lot.
Walking the streets of Porto and speaking with the top engineers at Veniam, I am struck by the passion that they bring to the world with their designs.
Baby Yoda is universally cute, hands down.
As far as animatronics, I started out in college working for Tom Holman. He was the inventor of the THX sound system. Through him, I got an internship at Lucasfilm.
I hope people can envision a future where we as humans have robots that are alongside us, assisting in our daily lives.
Contrary to popular belief, not a significant amount of research goes into cockroach radiation.
I think it's something you're born with - the desire to know how things work inside.
People always ask why I would leave ILM, and it's because 'Mythbusters' sounded like fun.
What you need to have is that link between your education and what you do. Make creativity part of the subject.
I've seen how they make the Chicken McNuggets and exactly what goes into them.
I think we're on too many government watch lists. We'd better let this one go.
Hopefully, the 27th time's the charm!
I have a secret weapon. And it could have something to do with special robot knowledge.
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