Major Scientific Advances Inspired by Science Fiction

The Tricorder from *Star Trek* inspired the creation of portable medical scanners like the Scanadu Scout.

The Replicator from *Star Trek* inspired advancements in 3D printing for medical use.

The driverless car KITT from *Knight Rider* inspired the development of autonomous vehicles.

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Osamu Tezuka's *Astro Boy* inspired the development of humanoid robots.

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Science fiction depictions of exoskeletons in films like *Aliens* and *Elysium* have inspired real-world exosuit development.

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H.G. Wells's *The World Set Free* predicted and inspired the development of atomic bombs.

Arthur C. Clarke's concept of using satellites for communication in his 1945 essay inspired the development of modern communications satellites.

H.G. Wells's *The War of the Worlds* inspired Robert H. Goddard to pursue rocketry.

The communicators in *Star Trek* and Dick Tracy's video wristwatch prefigured modern smartphones and smartwatches.

H.G. Wells's *The Invisible Man* inspired research into making materials invisible.