British Airways’ New Machine Reduces Plane Delays

“Farnborough International Airshow” is presented by Airbus
British Airways is using a mototok to push back airplanes. Using this new electric robot has resulted in a 54% reduction in delays at Heathrow Airport. It has also reduced emissions and is surprisingly easy to maneuver.
--------------------------------------------------
Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gaming, science, digital culture, and more.
Subscribe to our channel and visit us at: www.businessins...
TI on Facebook: / techinsider
TI on Instagram: / tech_insider
TI on Twitter: / techinsider
INSIDER on Snapchat: insder.co/2KJLtVo

[@parthgajjar1607]

Can I get one to move myself from my couch to my refrigerator?

[@jachtancrozomer1508]

Gaming Inc that's cheap considering it's functionality

[@trevorfreyholtz8949]

Parth Gajjar I'm guessing it costs $50,000 - $70,000 for the base version and $80,000 - $100,000 for the bigger one

[@theepicsealshow123]

Parth Gajjar no you'd be over the weight limit 😎

[@savannahcanfield7134]

Hoverboard??

[@chrisho1499]

sorry they don't do it at your size, the device is too small for you.

[@faizramadhani9438]

Moving a huge plane with just a remote

[@chickenturtle5026]

I don't know what to comment, but I still felt the urge to comment.

[@lettersandnumbersuc]

Chicken TurtleTM That was an amazing comment!

[@chinmaygupta1530]

Then get busy and find something worthwhile to do

[@VeeVe3]

Chinmay Gupta Jheeze are you the mom of KZbin? Go tell your own kids or future kids what to do.

[@runarandersen878]

Still better than “first”.

[@ryanglinski360]

This is made for the airport employees that never grow up from playing with rc,

[@snowblazed3442]

Imagine the fuel savings if you have one of these devices taxing the aircraft until the takeoff and after landings.

[@MikeyGQOTA]

Good point :)!

[@GrandDawggy]

Eventually it might just be built into the aircraft itself

[@snowblazed3442]

@@GrandDawggy I don't think so, else it's a dead weight that doesn't do anything while in flight.

[@GrandDawggy]

@@snowblazed3442 by that logic so is the landing gear 🤷

[@snowblazed3442]

@@GrandDawggy If landing gears could be left behind, they would be. There is no point carrying a heavy battery operated tractor in flight, if it's only used in taxi

[@AvLand]

This is way too cool! Hopefully we will see them around the globe in the not to distant future!

[@soundwave6529]

its coming home alot faster now..

[@abdurahman3896]

I agree

[@robotorix2599]

👌

[@Joshua79C]

what is "alot"? never heard of this word.. a lot is the proper way to spell it dummy

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

Joshua79C C There are too many grammatical errors in your comment to correct.

[@manunathan12]

'Presented by Airbus' *Is pushing back a Boeing B767*

[@planeflight1202]

Manu Nathan lol

[@kiwiEverything]

A *boing* 😂😂😂

[@BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Actually it was one of their 767s.

[@manunathan12]

BlueChinchillaEatingDorito I just looked again and yes you are right. Well spotted.

[@londonpommie]

They obviously didn't trust you, letting you practice on a 767 that was off to be scrapped!

[@faidonmagalios9639]

"The small Airbus aircraft" *proceeds to show a Boeing 767*

[@Joshua79C]

Some one else already spotted it days before you did .....

[@faidonmagalios9639]

Joshua79C C oh well, I saw the video a day ago

[@JerryC25]

I get impatient waiting for tugs too I don’t blame them

[@Engineer9736]

MikefromQueens In what way do you have any business with what is going on outside the aircraft? As soon as you sit down you just have to wait until the door opens again.

[@Adrian-nv9ff]

Richard van Pukkem maybe hes a ramp agent, I'm actually one as well at LAX and we dont have enough push backs for everyone so sometimes delays occur because another flight is being pushed out funny seeing this in my reccomended since I actually work the BA A380

[@JerryC25]

Richard van Pukkem it was a hand job joke, dude.

[@JerryC25]

Adrian it was a hand job joke 🙄

[@Adrian-nv9ff]

MikefromQueens wtf 😂 no one would ever see that haha nice one tho

[@RobinsM]

Amazed it took this long for something like this to come along

[@ranggafahmi8479]

That is one powerful little machine

[@prashantmhamane3974]

It's High AGV (Automatic Guided vehicle) which Integrated Automation for Higher pay load transportation over conventional Push Back System.

[@johnmarshall4442]

I remember the old 727 would use their thrust reversers to get out of the gate .

[@airplaneengine1900]

csn it pushback an A380?

[@shahimagesyt]

Probably, probably not.

[@Engineer9736]

bayarea.aviation Come with numbers instead of throwing a random answer.

[@Engineer9736]

I read on Google than an A380 weighs around 500 tonnes fully loaded. The big spacer can only tow 195 tonnes. So no is the answer.

[@Engineer9736]

Bonnd T Probably. It’s just a matter of upscaling the whole thing.

[@fawxfox]

Soon.

[@KalanYore]

This is way better than the standard 'push-back' and can see automation for the 'K-Loader' as well...

[@SD-tj5dh]

They could lay out painted lines on the runways and docking areas so they could autonomously go out and collect them and push them back, running around similar to those Alibaba robots.

[@ryanfrogz]

Now this, this is important.

[@davidhunt3808]

They had these at Brisbane with Jetstar and Virgin but they don't use them anymore .

[@ti10can]

I saw this in LHR, amazing....And also their runway led light... North America a little back....

[@lon3don]

The next stage has to be taking the aircraft to the end of the runway ready for takeoff, but then the mototok would have to safely get back to the Air Bridge.Although this could be done autonomously, it could present a hazard on the Taxiway, or even the runway. When motors become smaller and lighter, driven front wheels might become feasible. Powered entirely by the APU, needing no batteries, they could even provide some extra drive during takeoff and re-gen braking during landing. They could take the aircraft to the runway (or to the point where the main engines are powered up) for takeoff and taxiing to the terminal after landing. The Pilot would have control. The technology we await (and is around the corner), is motors where the stator windings comprise new lightweight carbon nanotube based conductors. The rotors would be permanent magnets and thus comprise a so called "Brushless DC" motor. These motors would have to be compact and lightweight and have sufficient torque and power range to not require gearing. Certification costs would probably make this too costly as a retrofit but I see no reason why new aircraft could not use this when the technology is ready. With little extra weight, the fuel savings would be huge. Maybe the best use will be on the First Electric airliners. ps. I am not advocating pre-spinning the wheels on landing, this could be unsafe.

[@RennovaMOCs]

That is honestly a nice name.

[@jachtancrozomer1508]

So what about different weather conditions like if it snows and based on the charging port is it safe to charge in the rain

[@isaac198428]

So the guy operating the machine just walks around throughout his whole shift? That’s some exercise! lol

[@shellysunde2269]

This may be a crazy question but doesn’t this machine enable someone to put planes on the runway and fly them without ppl?? Or remotely highjack hack. Seems like it creates many security issues.

[@hhhhergc224]

This must be so powerful to carry a plane

[@michaellewis7048]

The companies I worked for never had an issue waiting for a pushback tractor. We have one on every gate. This thing is going to be an issue by taking people out of a cab and into the weather. It's harder to see when you're getting rain hitting you in your face and eyes.

[@aerohk]

Can it move itself without the need of operator?

[@jonojersey29]

They took our Jawbs !!

[@josephsmith1893]

It's not exclusive to BA... I have seen Aircraft manufacturers use similar machines to move aircraft on their factory floors.

[@lettersandnumbersuc]

Can the robots find the non-exiting gas tanks on commercial flights?

[@supashyarc]

Can it remove my problems.

[@castletown999]

Impressive, but the logic escapes me. The delay reduction was because they have one of these at every gate. They still need a person to drive it. So why didn't they just put one of the regular tugs at every gate? They don't look cheaper than a regular tug.

[@user-uj2mp3ee9v]

0:36 We need Mo' Fatties! Ok, this seems rude...

[@juritraustur]

We have this at our airport and it’s a piece of crap... 1) You need to walk with it. 2) You can’t do towing with it. 3) If it runs out of battery halfway during pushback, good luck to you. 4) You can’t operate it in heavy rain or at night due to safety concerns If regular airtug can come and pushback on time, I don’t see how this thing can reduce delays.

[@lumpyfishgravy]

Looks promising. I don't think it qualifies as a "robot" if it's remote controlled, however. Depends on the degree of command input I suppose.

[@Joshua79C]

Robots can be a remote controlled to fully autonomous machine that is programmable.

[@RS-gi9hu]

Anyone else here found out about mototok when watching ITV documentary 'Heathrow: britains busiest airport'?

[@d_kortman]

Who’s gonna go looking through the couch for those AA batteries for the remote when it dies

[@jackshen5093]

I didn’t get how it reduces delays

[@isaacng123456789]

Jack Shen normally you would have to wait for a pull truck to come to push the plane back from the gate (planes can’t drive backwards). Now they can have one of these at every gate. It is explained in the video.

[@jerry-lb7cy]

Jack Shen It ain't GTA BOI.

[@jackshen5093]

isaac ng guess I was too high and missed it. Thanks!

[@jerry-lb7cy]

Jack Shen What you smoking weed?

[@jackshen5093]

jerry what is weed

[@wax333]

they should add a power bank and air starter for planes an all in 1 unit

[@michaelcastillo4357]

This gonna be autonomous soon???

[@MikeyGQOTA]

Pretty nifty! :)

[@marcuskurishingal4600]

Nice

[@BradenBogdan]

Airports should have conveyour-style taxiways. Get this: an underground system of conveyour hubs which while the plane is in neutral, or off, a series of tow-hubs "catch" the aircraft's tires, pushing or pulling the plane to controlled areas. The system will be like a car-wash. With the plane's engines off or idle, the system will be economical for both airlines and airports. Of course fail-safe systems will be integraded to ensure safety and use of gas-powered tugs will be there for occasions of manual actions. This is just an idea. In no way is it going to be ideal to RC tugs. Also as just an idea, will not comment more on the mechanics or suitable use. Hmmmm......????

[@4tarsus]

They need to fully automate the tug, take humans out of the equation.

[@umaramesh8349]

Cool!!

[@izaak2427]

Yee

[@Peizxcv]

Maybe use all the way through taxing?

[@planeflight1202]

Peizxcv a plane can taxi on its own, veichles pushing the plane backwards are just needed at pushback with large planes at jetbridges

[@Joshua79C]

they do not do taxes

[@klof361]

Anyone already know about this from Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport tv series?😊

[@planeflight1202]

K Lof i watch it but not enough that i already knew about it lol

[@carlocarnevali7790]

Well. What about towing an A380?

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

I could use a good tug

[@faizramadhani9438]

Awesome

[@retiaryworm4714]

This thing takes longer to hookup then using a conventional pushback

[@czerwony1420]

this video has one minor fault, it sase no C02(Carbon Dioxide) emmisions, when you breath it oxegen its comes out as Carbon Dioxide, Carbon because the oxygen picks up carbon molecule when it goes through your lungs, di(as in 2)oxide(as in oxygen), C02, what they realy mean is carbon monoxide, wich is toxic to inhale, and is produced (i dont know the actuely definition) when you burn fuel in a car/vehicle, so basicly what comes out of a car exhaust, most people probably now this, but for people that does, you learned something new today, im 12 btw lol

[@litzyuan]

Why only 360p?

[@Joshua79C]

Its in 1080 HD, you just watched while it was still fresh and not had time to render

[@LightShadow]

There is a better solution that was developed by IAI which seems to have had a longer and better QA process.

[@henrychan720]

I miss the good old days when you could just powerback an aircraft with reverse thrust.

[@planeflight1202]

Henry Chan that can still be done with an md80 or any rear mounted engine plane or turboprops could just turn around or powerback, but its never the safest to do it without a tug

[@arussian_spy]

planes spotter and railfanner It's unsafe to do it with wing mounted engines. They can cause many problems involving lift. An Air Florida plane once crashed due to this.

[@sssaa5065]

Top ten Remote control vehicles(Not Clickbait)

[@greylark2759]

But I like the delays. It makes me happy

[@earlkentsucalit3301]

ArtsyWolf not when the world is ending

[@greylark2759]

Earl Kent Sucalit why would you ride a plane in the end of the world?

[@bct_planespotter5598]

Can it move an airbus A380?

[@Joshua79C]

their best is capable of 195 tons, A380 is 277 tons operating empty weight

[@jessicaanderson4431]

Does it worrk???

[@MrUranium238]

I want one

[@singingandvloggingbrothers8539]

Cool

[@duduoshu]

That shit looks like my roomba.

[@pingumy]

don't see much difference to reduce delay, still need a tug and an operator. delay is mostly shortage of tow tugs itself!

[@Joshua79C]

Electric is more reliable than diesel pusher/tugs that are often in the shop for maintenance or repair

[@kb_100]

Why can't these tugs help the planes taxi to the runways as well? Wouldn't that save millions in fuel costs?

[@asgharali-nm9vb]

Will see what will happen in the future after few years when this machine will start crazy’s 👻 things 360 degree 🤐

[@B10KPlaysGames]

Oh common! This is not even a robot!

[@Joshua79C]

yet robots on Robot Wars or Battle Bots are also remote controlled...wait for it ..... ROBOTS

[@B10KPlaysGames]

So does that mean my new DJI Spark is a robot? Because its remote controlled? lol

[@Joshua79C]

u r butthurt, that is part of the definition of a robot and "programmable' is a dead giveaway that it means it still controlled by a human by a new set of data controls hence why many robots are still puppets such as this for example. from Wikipedia - A robot is a machine-especially one programmable by a computer- capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically. *Robots can be guided by an external control device or the control may be embedded within.* Robots may be constructed to take on human form but most robots are machines designed to perform a task with no regard to how they look.

[@haniyakhan9671]

Can push a whole airliner back. . . . . . Doesn’t include a seat for the controller.

[@para6902]

They're not that new and my dad who's a pilot for BA says that they're very unreliable and break down quite a lot.

[@Evan_Adams]

They get to wear shorts outside?! Guess no OSHA in UK :)

[@g00rb4u]

Have you ever seen a British person with a tan? I don't think they need to worry about UV :)

[@koatlga]

I have never noticed a delay in departure waiting for a tug. Sounds like BS to me.

[@joshroc0073]

I remember when I use to play with remote control planes that don’t fly. I said, “ this don’t fly! This isn’t real couse planes fly!” Then I see this.....

[@diggingland220]

I bet these cost the same price as the self manoeuvring b737

[@harishts7767]

How do these machine works go to 2:25

[@indrajittt]

This should have been just a 1.5 minute video

[@lloydinactiondope2883]

Robots are going to take over the world

[@theproudbull5935]

I've never had a machine push back on me before hmmm 😙😙

[@WolfeYankee]

Motototototototototototototototototok

[@MrApnasangeet]

As a pilot I hate the Mototok , always breaking down awful piece of kit .

[@bct_planespotter5598]

If the video was sponsored by AIRBUS then why demonstrate on a BOEING 767

[@nikhildewitt2549]

Well they still cancelled our flight

[@mostlymessingabout]

I don't see a flipper or saw or pincer arm...

[@retiaryworm4714]

Get that crap out of here pushing planes is the most fun thing out there

[@VeeVe3]

It should’ve been a machine moving the plane backwards from the beginning, when people do it, it takes forever especially at night (in my experiences).

[@VeeVe3]

Christopher Lefont I understand that but I think the machine is faster than humans and as you said they’re available whenever you need one, I see what you’re saying though.

[@arussian_spy]

Naomi Evans-Wright What what. He just said it's nto automated. Also most airports have a tug near or at every gate. It isnt much of a difference.

[@VeeVe3]

A_Russian_Spy I said in my experiences.

[@joshroc0073]

Remote controlled plane lol.

[@rhyanimahykun]

a lot of people are gonna lose their jobs

[@lloydinactiondope2883]

chowdery1234 yea

[@winddoggo9406]

chowdery1234 Not really the drivers are now just outside the cockpit

[@misadventure5216]

chowdery1234 I think it’s honestly gonna make jobs. The tugs that pull planes have to move around and switch between multiple gates with a group of which I believe is one or two people. This however has one or two people working at every gate, so if you had two people controlling and switching between three gates they’d lose time but now you could have one or two people pulling planes immediately as they need to be so three gates could house 3 or 6 people.

[@natshenkin]

chowdery1234 people to fix them. People to update and design newer versions. People to Control them. People to train people how do use them. The list goes on.

[@Aurshh]

People that drove the tug now controls the mototok, basically are doing their job but with a controller

[@ryonatkinson6637]

You guys always make videos about two months late

[@anamariedelossantos5960]

I wan go home too

[@hx0d]

saw this on heathrow documentary on itv before this video even came out. haha I'm first

[@LeWomp21]

i wonder, would this be pointless if the plane could reverse itself?

[@Joshua79C]

Ask to sit in the cabin of the plane and take a good look out the window, how to you suppose the pilot or copilot can see behind when they already have limited forward to side view? their FoV is less than a truck driver's cab FoV even they have blind spots stil with side view mirrors

[@LeWomp21]

Joshua79C C tru

[@Joshua79C]

Of course if they installed cameras on the side of the plane facing rearward with a monitor in the cockpit (of course) then it would allow the pilots to reverse the plane themselves, but the engine thrust would be so great that it would cause damage to the terminal and toss things about. Thank goodness for these tugs.

[@LeWomp21]

Joshua79C C ikr, tugs are good

[@bob2000and10]

Fire your sound editor immediately

[@blackpanzerkampfwagen8514]

N.W.A

[@anamariedelossantos5960]

Check ur car fuel

[@VentureDevv]

yeet

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

It still can’t push yo mama.

[@HoneyBadgerFarm]

So this “robot” requires a remote control and a human being....hmmmmmm

[@Joshua79C]

so do Battle Bots and Robot Wars robots also need a human operator .... durrr

[@HoneyBadgerFarm]

Joshua79C C they are not robots if they require humans to remote control them.

[@Joshua79C]

You may need to look up the definition of a robot, as it can be remotely controlled by a person or persons but can also be programmed for autonomy.

[@lijie6431]

Where will all the tug jobs go? 🤔

[@joshuafleming6206]

Great Value Bleach to operating the new tugs.

[@planeflight1202]

well humans still control it with a remote, nowhere.

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

Great Value Bleach They will go to yo mama

[@lijie6431]

White Mail Privilege oh no you didn't 👆

[@chinmaygupta1530]

Reducing delays? If you wanna improve customer experience, then stop overbooking for profits first.

[@auggiewhitman7358]

Chinmay Gupta British airways doesn’t overbook. United and American do.

[@planeflight1202]

tell that to united. Why is ba at fault?