Machine Impossible

Beach House Pictures Pte Ltd
Machine Impossible

Synopsis

A tech savvy duo host an eight part series, exploring the genesis and engineering intricacies of some of the worlds cutting edge technologies ranging from robots capable of deciphering human emotion to Volkswagens floating car, "the Aqua". Throughout each thematic episode, the hosts meet with design specialists to better understand the profiled technologies, while also trying their hand at mini DIY engineering experiments en route.

Episodes

Season 1
  • Robot Revolution

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    This time on Machine Impossible, Max McMurdo and Mischa Pollack go on a global road trip to uncover some of the world's hardest working gadgets. They'll encounter gargantuan logging machines in Germany, a robot exhibition in Japan, learn a thing or two about teamwork from drones in the USA, and discover how an incredible, mechanical suit in Germany can allow you to be in two places at once. They'll also attempt to build a remote controlled robot of their own to allow an actor to have a real presence on stage ? even when they're on the other side of the world.

  • Superhumans

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    This time on Machine Impossible, designer and entrepreneur Max McMurdo and engineer and Internet star Mischa Pollack go on a global road trip to find hi-tech ways to turn themselves into superhumans - super fast, super strong, and just that little bit better looking. They'll will uncover technology straight out of science fiction - wearable technology designed to give humans the abilities of their favourite superheroes, including exoskeletons in Japan that can lift Mischa with ease, a jet powered backpack in Arizona designed to give soldiers a boost on the battlefield, and incredible projection technology in Japan designed to change a person's...

  • Future Speed

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    This time on Machine Impossible, Max McMurdo and Mischa Pollack hit the road and cruise headlong into the future of cars on a journey that will see them encounter some of the craziest, smartest and most hi-tech vehicles on the planet - including the ultimate off-roader in New Zealand, a self-driving car in South Korea and a revolutionary new urban car in Germany. Max and Mischa will then attempt to make their own mark on the future of automobiles as they build a car that doesn't doesn't just take to the roads - but takes to the skies.

  • Man v. Machine

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    This time on Machine Impossible, Max McMurdo and Mischa Pollack go on a global road trip to discover whether machines really are better, smarter and stronger than human beings. They'll go head-to-head with some of the most intelligent and versatile robots on earth. They'll also take on a search and destroy robot in a thrilling game of paintball. Can Team Man beat Team Machine? Or will Max and Mischa be terminated?

  • Get Around Gadgets

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    "This time on Machine Impossible, engineer and gadget guru, Mischa Pollack, and designer and upcycler Max McMurdo dive, glide, pedal and cruise into the future of personal transport. They set out on a global quest to uncover the incredible gadgets that could one day turn all us into deep sea explorers, pilots or speed freaks, and take on a challenge to build their own personal flying machine."

  • Game On

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    "This time on Machine Impossible, it's game on - as Mischa Pollack and Max McMurdo investigate the future of fun. They're embarking on a global road trip to seek out high tech thrills and spills - and machines built for our amusement, including the latest virtual reality technology and some brand new high-tech sports. They also take on a challenge to design and build their very own game and technology-inspired sport - their own take on a classic arcade game that brings the physicality and atmosphere of a soccer match to the virtual world. But will it be a smash hit - or a gaming flop?"