Grant Imahara

The people who are changing our world are starting from an idea and bringing it all the way through to finished product…

— Grant Imahara

'MythBusters' sounded like such an incredible opportunity. Where else might I be paid to make robots blow things up?

— Grant Imahara

I have a secret weapon. And it could have something to do with special robot knowledge.

— Grant Imahara

As a former competitor, robot combat is near and dear to my heart. I enjoy the mix of creativity and mayhem that…

— Grant Imahara

First career I had right out of engineering school was at Lucas film, not working in the movies but working in home…

— Grant Imahara

There's nothing like experiencing the sights and sounds of a live robot combat event.

— Grant Imahara

People always ask why I would leave ILM, and it's because 'Mythbusters' sounded like fun.

— Grant Imahara

I think we're on too many government watch lists. We'd better let this one go.

— Grant Imahara

Walking the streets of Porto and speaking with the top engineers at Veniam, I am struck by the passion that they bring…

— Grant Imahara

I wasn't in the AV club. I was the AV club.

— Grant Imahara

I worked at ILM the same time Masi Oka was there. Who would have thought that two Asian-American nerds from ILM would…

— Grant Imahara

Everybody has stories about using duct tape. Of course, most don't try to lift a car with it.

— Grant Imahara

There are plenty of myths out there that are either really expensive to do or incredibly difficult or complicated to execute.

— Grant Imahara

When I used to work in special effects at the model shop, I couldn't imagine having a better job. We made spaceships…

— Grant Imahara

Not only will innovative technology create a more connected human race; it will normalize access to our most basic needs.

— Grant Imahara

Engineers are great at many things. They're not necessarily great at recognizing basic human psychology.

— Grant Imahara

When you think about exploring deep space, it's very dangerous for humans. To potentially sacrifice human life is a delicate proposition. On…

— Grant Imahara

I hope people can envision a future where we as humans have robots that are alongside us, assisting in our daily lives.

— Grant Imahara

Drones, with their agility and small size, seem perfect for search and rescue operations.

— Grant Imahara

Any sport that turns a squash into a lethal projectile is safest watched from the comfort of your couch.

— Grant Imahara

I only learned what an engineer was from a college guidance counselor. When she described it, a light clicked on in my…

— Grant Imahara

When I started Battle Bots in 1999, the guy sitting next to me was a high school teacher with no robotics experience…

— Grant Imahara

As far as animatronics, I started out in college working for Tom Holman. He was the inventor of the THX sound system.…

— Grant Imahara

“Why don't you do some Bee CPR? BPR!”

— Grant Imahara

In special effects, you can cheat to make it look good. In real science, you have to have results.

— Grant Imahara