First time piloting a 4-ton mech suit

[@Emilthehun]

As an excavator operator, I can say with confidence that someone with enough time spent using it , will operate this as an extension of their own body.

[@xdrakken4710]

That would be awesome yet terrifying

[@QuestForDetails]

same, and agreed, set this up with two toggles and im your pilot !!

[@kraykray9585]

Lol it seems all to close to home

[@franciscolopez2414]

Your perception of heavy machinery defies my understanding of my own body..... but you my sir sound like a Gundam Pilot already! 🤣👍

[@exosapientech]

You're right on the money. When the pilot achieves "flow state", the mech disappears and you ARE a giant. It's really crazy. I have literally "felt the ground under my feet", despite the fact that my feet are 10ft in the air, strapped in to an exoskeletal interface.

[@GoGunCo]

Prosthesis is really awesome. I hope you guys enjoyed getting a behind the scenes look as much as I did! Go subscribe to their channel: kzbin.info/door/epKsWePdtKjsud7cqjbB9A

[@hannas865]

Just a heads up the discord link is invalid

[@Charliedavis14744]

Megabots is not dead

[@xunk16]

So... Still of the opinion that an exoskeleton body reader wasn't the way to go for eagle prime?

[@StarForgers]

Can you tell us how the feedback for the pilot works? I've been looking for something like that for ages but I can't find anything similar unless it is directly hooked into the hydraulic line which is begging to snap your limbs if a joint or break in the suit well... breaks! Do they have their controls feedback hooked into the hydraulic lines or is it sensors hooked up to the limbs for both angular movement and then to the shock absorbers for the pressure the pilot feels on limbs? Can the pilot effectively slide the foot on a surface then or does that feel more like a constant resistance however they move when it a certain pressure instead of per say sliding your hand on a slippery surface while pushing on it making it feel like pushing through a thick slimy fluid.

[@Tuck-Shop]

My comment on it walking unedited. Freaky, organic and with the slipping sliding and reacting it seems alive. Like a metal beast scratching the ground out of curiosity. Despite finding the ground far from optimal it relelentlessly kept going.

[@IMaximusDMI]

The mech is so clumsy yet inspirational. This guy went out and did it and he is a hero for all of us.

[@cobralyoner]

the intriguing thing about this build is that they got is to move organically which makes it look more creepy

[@kasuraga]

I think the big factor in that is each limb can be controlled individually, most walkers have the legs tied together for locomotion.

[@stefan0ro]

Force feedback helps a lot with that. Your legs don't move if mechs legs can't move. Since it mirrors the user input, only thing left to do is.. move organically :)

[@gameseeker6307]

Honestly, it's a pretty good design feature

[@NyeMechworks]

@@stefan0ro check out GE's walking truck, it's kinda similar (except it was made in the 60s)

[@epion33]

I like how the tusks draw from mammoth/elephant movement

[@Arraxis_Denacia]

I unironically love how ungainly this thing is and seeing it still work and move. It shows how strong the forces of physics are as well as the skill of the engineers and the pilot.

[@fatalvenomX]

Makes it look more like a big unwieldy animal mucking about than some large precise piece of machinery which makes it more impressive in a way

[@imjang2430]

Honestly i don't know much about mechs, but for a prototype, it seems more advanced than what i'd expect from a literal "prototype". I can't wait to see the finished project and professional mechs coming in the future! Keep it up!

[@t.maximilianwaechter3208]

Honestly awesome to see this thing moving around, seems way more real when its uncut and stumbling a little, almost like the world's biggest toddler with two pair of tusks. Really hope this catches on as a genuine racing sport honestly

[@exosapientech]

LOL!!! I love it. I actually have a human toddler and I've often drawn the comparison. I'm essentially re-learning how to walk - with a 2000kg body, 500kg legs, muscles that put out 45kN (10,000lb) and a 200hp heart. It's fun! -Jonathan

[@t.maximilianwaechter3208]

@@exosapientech It certainly looks it! Shame I aint smart enough to contribute in a meaningful way to your project or I'd volunteer to come help :D

[@bombomos]

Honestly it reminds of animal, take it's first steps

[@Wizarth]

It's good to hear the proprioperception picks up that quickly, that bodes well for this project going forward. It was clear that the main pilot had that relationship with the prosthetic limbs, but a newcomer picking it up that quickly is a commendation to the engineering.

[@exosapientech]

Thanks. It's taken some effort. Patents are pending.

[@giantnerd14]

I think what impresses me most is a tie between the full motion control system and the fact that all the compressors and batteries are onboard.

[@jackbarry9469]

Pump =/= compressor

[@giantnerd14]

@@jackbarry9469 What makes you think it isn't using compressors?

[@Tabletop-Newtype]

Looks like a fully weaponized Strandbeest. This is so awesome

[@shinyagumon7015]

Very nice that you still showcase some mecha projects. Maybe one day we'll get our Robot Fighting League.

[@NyeMechworks]

That's why I'm working on cheap-ass fighting mechs. $2000 a mech doesn't sound too expensive, does it?

[@daringdarius5686]

@@NyeMechworks all things considered, that's hella cheap! :]

[@kevinbissinger]

Weve had a robot fighting league for over 20 years, it's called battlebots.

[@NyeMechworks]

@@kevinbissinger those bots are a little too small to ride in though :)

[@LuckyMoniker]

@@NyeMechworks people spend more than that on drones easily.

[@StarScapesOG]

So cool to see you rubbing elbows with the fine folks at prosthesis!

[@ob3ythee.t.128]

This is by far the most incredible mech/ robot design ive ever seen. Like a bio-mechanical mammoth or something , brilliant !

[@amaiatk7936]

@s s go make ur own then 🤣🤷‍♂️

[@amaiatk7936]

@s s thats insane!

[@igigor646]

the fact that the limbs are controled by pilot members make them moving in a way so organic

[@acasualviewer5861]

It seems intuitive.. you're essentially crawling. The outer limbs are your arms, and the inner limbs your feet.. so just crawl like you would on the floor. With the force feedback it makes even more sense. It would be interesting to see how fast they could "run" with this thing.

[@LexTenebris]

People can say what they want, but even at its most unstable and wobbly, watching the waves that pilot motion fed into limb control and limb control fed back into the pilot idea of where they were kinesthetically made it one of the most pleasant experiences of watching one minute of wobbly mech wobble around that I've had in quite a while. I think they can do something with the angles to get a little more inverse kinesthetic response to ground conditions, or at least just lift the toe a little bit as the leg comes up and it will be a bit easier to manage. There's a little bit of toe drag on some of the steps - but given the unevenness of the terrain in general that was being dealt with, damned impressive. I think there is definitely a lot of potential in this design. Even if you dropped it into the middle of a robot fighting league. That thing could lay out some serious kicks. Keep up the good work and solid reporting.

[@CurtisPerrin88]

We didn’t bleed the Achilles cylinder was why the repaired foot was so floppy FYI.

[@Magmafrost13]

This mech might just be the single coolest thing on the face of the earth

[@geoffdavids7647]

The way it responds with the pilots body movements in realtime gives it such a sense of life and dynamic realism it's absolutely insane. I love it

[@armastat]

I have to say (being a long time engineering fan) I am VERY impressed, its ability to be controlled on slippery surface, while still using a god portion of its power, is like so unexpected and thrilling.

[@kaelvisigoth]

Hella interesting limb design for stability, and the prosthesis concept is really where mechs will shine. Also love that it turned out to be an elephant with those tusks out front

[@brokenstyx]

for me the stumbles/wobbles give it a lot more character, much more like something from ghost in the shell, it's still a scary beast, it just makes it more creature-like. thanks for posting!!

[@knight907]

Glad to see you and others keeping the dream alive. Someday we’ll have giant fighting robots, but we’ll never get there without someone like you pushing us forward. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@MikaelMurstam]

I know the display shouldn't be the most interesting but, this display looks like it's reflective. It is super readable in daylight. The interface looks awesome.

[@GoGunCo]

i agree! I loved it!

[@exosapientech]

That is a much appreciated comment! We put a lot of effort in to this upgrade over the winter and it is the new crown jewel of the mech 👍

[@NyeMechworks]

"Working on mechs isn't all glamorous" Truer words never spoken.

[@xunk16]

What do you mean not glamorous? A dirty mech on rusty stands under the rain for repair, beautiful landscapes, some ingenious last minute fix of a nagging problem, paint scars showing that the **emergency** bumper is always in use, killer UI... This is best seller material! I really want to see someone try to jump and run though. But the ankles might not like it... yet.

[@NyeMechworks]

Eh, its not as much fun as it sounds. Mostly working with little fiddly bits that no-one outside of a mech crew would be interested in or really notice unless it is a catastrophic failure like a foot falling off.

[@LexTenebris]

@@NyeMechworks I think you might be surprised at how many people are interested in watching others tinker with little fiddly bits of mechanical engineering just to get something working. Or maybe not so surprised - you have, after all, built a crew.

[@patrioticwhitemail9119]

Megabot's not dead! Whoooo! The mecha tournament arc is still possible! This kinda thing is only going to happen if an Angel investor throws money to support some techies hobby just because they also find it cool. Might be a while, but it'll be worth the weight while the tech gets perfected.

[@NyeMechworks]

Or... y'know... someone makes a cheap mech.

[@ChristopherMocko]

As an engineer myself, I highly appreciate the technical talk. The design, testing, redesign, and maintenance processes are what really interests me. The fact that the machine mimics the motion of the pilots limbs AND has force feedback is huge. Controlling a complex multi axis machine like a single limb is really tricky with a joystick and buttons, let alone 4 of them at once.

[@AkalaTanara]

This is what I was hoping for from MegaBots so many years ago, a walking machine of doom, the way it gets off the trailer just looks freakin' awesome, can imagine its utterly terrifying, as the pilot says, "Its different every time" and no offense intended for MegaBots, it got some balls rolling after all and it was awesome for what it was itself but it was more of a standing tank than a mech, what with it being on treads, same issue with Suidobashi. I get STRONG images of BattleTech/Mechwarrior out of this, and its just fantastic! This is the stompy mech action we need in our lives!! XD

[@ethanreynolds4942]

Yoooo glad to have you back!!! This is awesome!

[@GoGunCo]

ty!

[@pkonneker]

Man this is fun to watch. Our cyberpunk horror future is here!

[@Scott_C]

Need to get the Prosthesis software, actuators, and equipment standardized so this tech could be "open sourced" people could be building hobby versions of these everywhere. Unlike Eagle Prime which seemed outside most reasonable people's capabilities to home brew.

[@NyeMechworks]

A hydraulic system for 1 leg would cost about $3k (modify a towable backhoe), so 4 legs is $12k, then however much for computer controls, the metal structure and tools to work with the materials...

[@exosapientech]

One day perhaps! It would help the sport grow, but his technology took about 15 years and several million dollars to develop. We are not quite in the position of Elon Musk to open source our patents yet....stay tuned.

[@Scott_C]

@@exosapientech charging for the components and research costs is completely understandable. But if you could "kit" it that's an added revenue stream.

[@NyeMechworks]

@@exosapientech I dunno, Some PVC, DPDT switches, cheap electric linear actuators... I am very tempted, but have other mechs to finish first :)

[@exosapientech]

@@Scott_C Hmmm, interesting idea. We could ship the power plant, hydraulics and motion controls, along with pre CNC-cut CrMo tubing for the structural elements and some instructions....$1-2M I reckon, depending on volumes.

[@j.jimenez7545]

Very impressive, a very capable WALKING MECH!

[@InventingThings]

Dang this mech is huge :0 Glad to see you uploading again hope everything is going okay off screen

[@GoGunCo]

things are going very well over at my new company: gogun.co/ this youtube channel is just an excuse for me to get out of the house every now and then and hang with cool people :)

[@InventingThings]

​@@GoGunCo OHH I recall hearing about gogun a while ago, glad thats working out for you! We all need our little creative outlet to get away from work glad yours's allows you to still be around what you love =)

[@aladd02222]

@@GoGunCo You should make shirts and merch for the mechs you interview. Megabots World - 🌎

[@TechAndBeyond381]

@@GoGunCo Wow your other company is really cool. I like the things in the shop.

[@TerkanTyr]

This mech's mobility is really something else. It seems so light even though it's massive, those legs must be strong. You're so fucking lucky to be able to experience this.

[@exosapientech]

We do sell pilot training experiences if you're interested...

[@TerkanTyr]

@@exosapientech Of course I'm interested :D I'll just have to find a suitcase full of money first and probably slim down a bit lol

[@tannerwallace9258]

Always glad to see a Megabots video, and interesting showcase of a different style of Mech. Also, since you referred to the front movers as Tusks, I'm affectionately dubbing this bot "Mammoth X". The X coming from the black X on the side of the pilot pit.

[@VictorNiss]

I just watched a mech body a car. I never thought i'd see this point in my life. I have renewed hope for the future.

[@MeleeTiger]

Makes me proud to be a fellow Canadian, been following their stuff for a while.

[@exosapientech]

Represent! 🍁

[@Timmy6216]

I miss Eagle Prime. It felt like the Genesis for actual robot Mech fighting but the world wasn't ready for it I guess

[@TheDGAF06]

@s s how you could possibly call this bad is beyond me. This is jaw dropping engineering. How do you build something that doesn't exist. It's easy to criticise but you should think before saying something so incredibly redundant.

[@orange-micro-fiber9740]

Good to see you in a mech again! Also, the merch link in the description goes to a 404

[@GoGunCo]

fixed. thanks!

[@TK42138]

Looks and sounds impressive. The speed of limb movement and control coupled with its appearance is a step closer to that depicted in scifi movies and tv.

[@1231bowser]

Welcome Back!

[@GoGunCo]

TY!

[@docwatson1134]

This is the first I've seen of a Megabot, it's fascinating to see now, with the prototype, ad hoc construction. In fifteen years, with technical improvements and AI integration, alongside improved biofeedback technology, all progress, these machines will be utterly amazing.

[@numgun]

This is glorious, I think this machine has more capacity to become something commercially viable than Robot Fighting, since the focus is on movement, safety and racing (against time - not other players, an element that makes rally such a friendly motorsport). What surprised me is how they were piloting this in wet mud - I was expecting it to run on flat ground, a grassy field or even asphalt, anything cleaner than that. Its actually really cool this way, since it proves itself that it can operate in such rough and dirty conditions. The control system of "be the machine" in particular is something I really adore and how it restricts your moves if the robot can't move with its limbs. Just that alone probably makes piloting this thing super fun. To me the unedited 1 minute run was totally fine, especially in that mud environment - I'd expect nothing less than some clumsiness.

[@CurtisPerrin88]

We're truly all terrain. The only thing you really notice in the mud is that it's more slippery.

[@THEShoky]

The leg mechanism reminds me of Teo Jansen's strandbeest.

[@xunk16]

Yup. I've been thinking this since I first saw Prosthesis too.

[@anesfattal]

I am still hoping megabot will be back one day 😢

[@GoGunCo]

Those were the days!

[@kingmasterlord]

I just don't understand why you're not making it the hip section of an even larger robot

[@antoniomorales9422]

Lol you mean for the one season they hosted ? Lol i knew it was trash when they used tank tracks instead of actually trying to develop a walking mech.

[@anesfattal]

@@antoniomorales9422 it was never about the initial design it was about what it could become

[@antoniomorales9422]

@@anesfattal it’s definitely no real steel robot which is what everyone wants. Which could have been easily achievable if they provided an electrical magnetize floor, which could power the robots. But instead of developing actual technology they converted a skid loader and added a robot on top. Hack smith prove that you can make the same robot and still be around. They dropped the ball in many places. Telling the community big promise and barely delivering on those promises. Overall they failed in many aspect.

[@FIAWOLpi]

I'm very impressed with it's mobility. It seems like it would feel very natural to pilot after only a short time

[@joejames18]

Keep making these videos! Dont give up!

[@raveltammeleht6278]

Very interesting! As a physics developer myself, I'd suggest adding some sort of dampening or springs to the feet, this would reduce the stress caused on the wheels and give a little room to "wiggle" but then again it might make the feet weaker at some scenarios. But hey rigid feet cause more destruction on the "joint" so you need to add springs somewhere. As some physicist thought me: "Rigid structure cracks, soft structure bends" So it might be a case of making the joints from another material entirely and not changing any of the components. I hope this comment is useful.

[@dhasfhadngsdgsdgrwg]

the movement is so smoooooooooooooth!!!!

[@joshcook45]

Your back

[@RiderLeangle2]

I might be in the minority here but the raw footage of walking works better than the selectively cut footage, makes you realize how much more capable Prosthesis is at overcoming the obstacles and unforgiving terrain than you would get from just seeing a smooth walk.

[@ianherp5678]

Its crazy how this control system can make it look so alive with its movements

[@krapaz7560]

Welcome back!

[@НикитаДавыденко-к3э]

You are back! It’s awesome! glad to see you!

[@GoGunCo]

thanks!

[@thisismyusername6717]

When it stepped off the trailer i was like “Buulllll shit” amd went into a state of disbelief. Happily proved wrong that its not cgi

[@abyssstrider2547]

Ah you must be one of those who say things don't exist cause they are not in their neighbourhoods or something along those lines and everything else is cgi.

[@thisismyusername6717]

@@abyssstrider2547 why base ppls entire lifes off of single comments? Are you sad?

[@abyssstrider2547]

@@thisismyusername6717 No but i simply despise people whose argument about something not existing is simply them not seeing it themselves.

[@foobar201]

The way this thing ambulates is such an unusual mix of jerky motion then again this very organic wobbling due to pilot swaying around. I love it.

[@embersaffron5522]

God that thing is awesome. Creepy as fuck to watch though like some zombie mecha monster with how it jerks. I love it

[@Charliedavis14744]

*WELCOME BACK MEGABOTS!*

[@aladd02222]

Megabots 1000 years!

[@groermaik]

OUTSTANDING!

[@RandDickson]

I’ve never been impressed by this machine until now. Those controls are amazing!

[@spy2778]

I think the control logic should operate more like the Fly by Wire system on Airbus Aircraft. You input a movement command, & the computer itself makes the movement within set parameters. The computer can control overall balance & make corrections if a an incorrect or dangerous input is made. It's a fantastic machine nonetheless!

[@johnnyjohnsonjohn2593]

Good to see you guys back!

[@PsyTechnical]

Ultra legit, well done Canadians! You need to be all electric like them instead of a clunky V8, next build after Eagle Prime.

[@drewmurray2583]

I am so poor and work so hard here in Canada, it is hard for me to enjoy watching this. You people live in a different world than the rest of us

[@zorprime]

so instead of gyro and computer balancing, you use the person to provide the balance, very nice.... now make it Bigger!!!!

[@fimbles1015]

The control system and design of this thing is nothing short of genius. Amazing job.

[@slash196]

Pair this with a drone cam and goggles that gives you a third-person over-the-shoulder perspective so you can see the legs and this thing will start running.

[@exosapientech]

I love this idea! I don't think it will help pilots run - that is done through proprioception - but it would be awesome to flip to the drone view once you were able to pilot the mech with your eyes closed.

[@emondre6]

Can't lie the pilot seat is what is probably the most important part, basically sets the basis for future mech designs and could be improved upon to read more different controls for better movement

[@korwynias_yt]

I love all things Mecha, this is both awesome and painful to watch.

[@exosapientech]

Please elaborate?

[@korwynias_yt]

@@exosapientech Just the lurching and studdering.

[@luke144]

That guy is living the dream! My whole life I've wanted to be a mech warrior. Voltron was my favorite cartoon. Respect on this build! Amazing!!!

[@bogo1992]

I suppose a future mod would be removable/replaceable feet for different terrains and conditions

[@TheOriginalOri]

The mech is really cool. I hope that more videos will come back now.

[@RKS2K]

Second Also I miss you guys!

[@More_Row]

Damn that contraption is awesome.

[@Spessforce]

This is a really cool mech, I wonder how good of a cadence it could work up on a better road surface with a practiced pilot. It seemed to be taking good steps at the start of the testing grounds but quickly slowed down with the thicker mud and slight incline.

[@GoGunCo]

It's because Jonathan is a MUCH better pilot than I am.

[@exosapientech]

When I walked up to the truck and stepped on it, that was at 1/2 power. I can get the mech up to about 6km/h on a good day.

[@Gleeeby]

this is the kind of footage they replicate in superhero movies

[@remingtonbaker1804]

So is this a possible foreshadow of the future of mecha entertainment?or am I digging to much into it.

[@exosapientech]

It's more than foreshadowing, it is outright R&D and pilot skill development. We are in the process of developing the next generation mech and, while cruising and flipping a car in a giant mech suit is just plain old fun, we are doing it to figure out what the mech can do and what form the sport will take. We call it "mech racing" but it will be more like a head to head version of American Ninja Warrior in giant mech suits.

[@simonseis744]

Hope there's a quick release system for the 'pilot' because if this thing catches on fire he's going to roast.

[@thelordz33]

It barely looks real. If you said it was all cg, I wouldn't doubt it.

[@irvingchies1626]

To be fair, when they had the match against the kurata it wasn't real, but it wasn't cgi either 🤣

[@xunk16]

@@irvingchies1626 It was certainly more instructive than CGI though.

[@NyeMechworks]

@@irvingchies1626 **gets crowbar to steer Kuratas**

[@ginagerna4714]

The Car Is Destroyed Shesh🤣🔥

[@theSAMMAN47]

My fervent wish is to see this thing flat out running. It's amazing

[@Daemonettee]

That thing is amazing, thanks for sharing!!! 🤩

[@rmglover3191]

So many thoughts! We get to see the great granddaddy of the earth space defense force! It's amazing to see that you have to crawl before you walk. You human arms become mech legs and your thumbs become mech arms. The force feedback - but, of course. The fitness needed by the actual pilot. The rig is a one-seater. Maybe put yellow grip caution tape to lead the way to the pilot's couch. Even a 4 ton suit has issues with mud. Of course the extremities are the most susceptible to damage. Working in fine art I remember the irony of something being extremely heavy and very fragile. The builders are grunt scientists! These guys need t-shirts that read "Kiss me, I'm a Frame Runner." (The zone of enders will hit you with a copyright lawsuit.) Incredibly inspiring. So glad I live in the future!

[@aladd02222]

New content! Edit: That thing is sick!

[@derrickzx9r]

That step-off was very dramatic. My heart would have been pounding! Lol!

[@darkjill2007]

I would drive one of those in a heartbeat. That was so cool. It was like watching an automaton dream come to life and get its foot stuck in a trunk. That being said We're going to look back on this time in robot development the same way we looked back on guys driving on wooden tracks back in the '20s and '30s. With shock and horror at the levels of dangerous people are willing to put themselves in to do something awesome. Every surface on that bot looks like it was meant to remove an appendage or hold you in place while the robot burns. We can try to be as safe as possible with our designs but those unknown unknowns always catch up with us. Great video!!

[@hateeternalmaver]

Haha this giant stomping robot pairing up with this tiny little FPV drone... I *LOVE* it!

[@mastermike890]

Great to see more Mech content! Stay awesome everyone

[@alexanderdooley5833]

dude i keep flashing back to watching robot jox back in teh day this is cool as hell.

[@ordinarydude2237]

Man, you guys would win the gold prize in anatomy with this.

[@mr.2minutes161]

it moves so fast for being that big is terrifying

[@lucasvisser3864]

This is pretty cool. Never expected to see this mechanical behemoth on this channel.

[@vinny142]

3:01 "The megabot is here! Run away! Run away!" 3:56 "Watch that monster make short work of that car, we're all doomed!" 4:00 "Oh nevermind, the monster got it's foot stuck in the trunk of the car." These are exactly the little design flaws that you don't think about until you try it for real. Better put some lasercannons on it and just blow the car away next time :-) Impressive work!

[@JandCanO]

I have never seen this before and I was awestruck watching it walk off the trailer I was literally going "woahhhh!". This thing is so cool

[@xXxcastenada]

19:10 salesman of the year award

[@threxBox]

incredible cockpit., inspirational.

[@TechPlasma]

This was really cool. I hope to see more videos!

[@aco2518]

This was an awesome mini documentary, but when you said it had force feedback that just blew my mind lol !

[@TeddyLeppard]

That might be the coolest robot demo I've ever seen.

[@kenalbus]

This is easily some of the most awesome stuff I've ever seen. I can't wait to see more!