Optimus Prime in biped form, from "The Transformers" movie.See more pictures of robots. Without a doubt, the HowStuffWorks staff is anxious about the upcoming "Transformers" movie. We don't just wonder whether it will be good. We wonder whether we'll see robots with Transformers' capabilities during our lifetimes. While full-scale Transformers seem a little implausible -. Impractical - it turns out that some existing robots have a lot in common with Transformers. In this article, we'll explore what these transforming robots look like, how they work and how they're similar to Transformers like Optimus Prime. We'll begin with an analysis of Prime himself. He's enormous and impressive, but could he ever be real? To find out, we asked engineer Michael D. Belote what it would take to build a full-scale tractor-trailer that can convert into a bipedal robot. In other words, what would it take to make a life-sized version of Optimus Prime? Some self-reconfiguring robots, or robots that can change their shapes to perform different tasks, exist today.
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Some users say e-cigs have helped reduce their "smoker's cough," sharpened their senses of taste and smell, and even improved their sleep. The electronic cigarette was invented by Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik, who patented the device in 2003 and introduced it to the Chinese market the following year. Numerous companies are now selling e-cigarettes to customers around the world. But as e-cigarette smoking -- or "vaping" as it's sometimes called -- has grown in popularity, some have concerns about its safety, including the possibility that the vapor created by the devices contains dangerous chemicals. Is the electronic cigarette a cleaner, healthier choice for smokers? Or is it a dangerous device with hidden risks? Both viewpoints have their merits, but on the next page we'll start with the basics: how the product works, and why it's popular. Lighting a traditional cigarette causes the tobacco to burn, releasing smoke that contains nicotine. The user breathes in the smoke to deliver nicotine to the lungs.|You probably think these are all you need to safely stop your car in an emergency situation, but brake assist can help your car react even more quickly to avoid a collision. See more pictures of brakes. If you've ever driven a car on a featureless highway, you probably know the feeling of zoning out behind the wheel. You may have even found yourself wishing the car could drive itself. Now imagine this scenario: You've chosen a beautiful day to visit distant friends. You and your car are eating up highway miles. With the satellite radio playing your favorite tunes and the open sunroof allowing you to get an in-car tan, life is good. In fact, you're gently lulled into a driving trance until you crest a hill -- only to see a parade of brake lights directly ahead. Luckily, your car hauls itself to a halt, mere feet short of the closest vehicle. You let out a sigh of relief as you remember the car dealer mentioning something about brake assist the day you purchased your trusty steed.
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