Every year, generations of geeks celebrate the impact of "Star Wars" on their lives. Why this day? Because "May the 4th Be With You." While the younger generation of "Star Wars" fans are just entering the work force, the older generation that grew up on the original trilogy have been around long enough for some of them to become scientists and engineers. Here is some "Star Wars"-inspired technology that either actually exists or is quickly on its way into our galaxy.
