Method 2 Is A Hulking Robot Straight Out Of Science Fiction (HBO)

[@VICENews]

VICE founder Suroosh Alvi tried on a robotic mech suit that could one day be used for disaster relief. WATCH NEXT: 'Robot Revolution' from Season 5 of VICE on HBO - bit.ly/2EJAY5E

[@yohankim1166]

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[@sunnydlight2375]

Am I the only one that finds guys like this interviewer cringey? Like this weird American progressive -- like biker hipster -- pompous attitude? Kind of like the dude on Eater channel? It's like this guy was a total dork younger, but then read some books and blogs on 'how to not be dorky'...got a bunch of tattoos and style points and hides behind this facade. Sorry, I'm an asshole.

[@davidhatcher7016]

Fake

[@apatheticexistence]

What about gavin

[@vyijob8841]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2HVq32Iq5Wqqsk this man is Jin Ho Yang "Apologize straight to live" Yang Jin-ho Chairman 'assault video'

[@supersultan7374]

Looks like South Korea started its MEKA program already...

[@TangenteGans270]

MEKA ACTIVATED!

[@Nukacola633]

Falling behind here

[@laptv2144]

+John Rios-Brooks Lol, do you really think the US government doesn’t either have this or have experimented with this in the past when our budget is 10 times more than anybody else’s.

[@myman8336]

Lap TV We got a mech, well two actually. They are not bipedal like these two, but one of them can lift a car like a pencil. 🤔

[@laptv2144]

+Bobby Little That’s pretty cool. With the size of our military budget though we should have like the full arsenal from Avatar already but who knows.

[@KingJagan]

All my years of watching anime will finally have a use.

[@asterlofts1565]

Evangelion and others... right? Nice for you.

[@mrmawster9786]

Lmao franxx irl

[@duekaslana246]

@@asterlofts1565 *evangelion trauma intesifies*

[@seanchrysler5840]

Gotta admit, when i watched pacific rim and neon genesis evangelion, I want to ride in one of the robots like you guys.

[@cheaplizardstudiosofficial]

Laughs in mobile suit gundam

[@sergio7D]

To fight monsters we created monsters

[@icecoldmeat4046]

sergio7D what does that even mean?

[@pharinyxtheplant667]

Tag line of Pacific Rim

[@fisophia1734]

just need 1 rpg kiss and your robot fly to heaven.

[@KamenRiderGumo]

Beat me to it. Not even mad.

[@sabbathye]

sergio7D power rangers!

[@PeterPutz82]

You know building giant weaponised robots is a self fulfilling prophecy right?

[@GammaStyleGaming]

And humans will cry....

[@Cosmin694]

Anime will be real, But at what cost...

[@anhilliator1]

_The year is universal century 0079_ ...

[@frozetei8169]

Dude watches gundam: huh Koreans be like: DID SOMEONE SAY MAKE IT

[@TokenBlackman7]

A weapon to surpass Metal Gear...

[@B-K94]

Liquid !

[@UberGameMasters]

Nice.

[@than217]

Otacon is that thing operational?

[@CSAdityaHoon]

2:05 Man it looks like the mech were used in Avatar! incredibly amazing

[@DZC-bc2ol]

Yeah because that's where it was base

[@poot111111]

Who remembers Armored Core?

[@TommyLourdes-singer-songwriter]

poot111111 I do.. Also going way back to Robotech ( holy crap that was in my autocorrect) in the 80s this stuff was what we were drawing and trying to imagine ourselves fighting our wars for us, proxies like chess pieces instead of human life going down the tubes whenever there is a dispute over the moons of Jupiter or whatever...

[@roguecactus7]

Who remembers Robot Jox? ........................................🤘

[@erfahnh7127]

favorite game series on ps1

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

What's your Point? I don't play video games.

[@glint3924]

I fucking love that game.

[@damienscullytoo]

Stick a 25mm cannon on it and call it a day.

[@aenorist2431]

It would almost be as useful as a untrained conscript with a slingshot.

[@sixtycats8652]

Ae Norist the idea is to build the basics, and once you have those, you can elaborate and make it more efficient. Remember ignoramus, progress starts slowly.

[@JoseSanchez-wd8im]

Shoot it with a 25mm or have an emp blast near by and call it a day

[@JoseSanchez-wd8im]

@Tickleshits what if its tought to stand in a way that it could handle firing an a 10 cannon, that would be cool

[@GammaStyleGaming]

By the year 2100 we could have suits like in District 9

[@mondomendez5165]

Reminds me so much of the Avatar mechs. Every Gundam series is now going become a training series. Putting the MECH back in Mechanized Infantry.

[@Mack7mle]

probably gotta buy a loot box to unlock the "Method 3"....

[@noobtube1323]

Overwatch lol

[@CliffuckingBooth]

Almost like AMP suits from Avatar ! Amazing !

[@Alexander_Kale]

And thus, "Patlabor" became reality.

[@Huppy1234567]

the fact that this only cost them 200 million is dope, in other countries they wouldve upcharged investors by like 1000%

[@letssee8397]

I wonder why the military would be interested - what advantages would this have? I can't see it being successfully armed for combat because it's a big tall giant target without armor and even with armor its easier to hit than anything else. But for a lot of other situations sure, this would absolutely work - one of the better options would be to redesign the system to function well in flood conditions - having that height and adaptability of a humanoid form could make quite a difference.

[@BruhBot-jp8ev]

carrying large ammunition maybe?

[@LS-jk3fk]

the metal ding sound it makes while walking is really cool

[@WesterossFox]

I understand this is pretty old but it looks like it needs a hip replacement.

[@AdrianDucao]

Military: "hmmmm interesting"

[@Kantankerous75]

Not sure if you realize it or not but Yang Jin Ho was accused of running online storage service that was complicit in the distribution of hidden camera pornographic videos in Korea. Google his name and find out.

[@luckydaly123]

3:23 That's pretty fucking metal. \m/

[@sapphirexwind]

OK...when these things can even STAND without falling over, then i'll be impressed.

[@Equalsundew]

It can, the cables on top are loose and only work if it falls over. They don't want to break a million dollar mech by falling. So it's there just in case like using Bubble wrap on a vase for shipping.

[@GWestNorthside]

"Yes, but can it piss in jugs in sign of protest ?" by BloodRaven

[@thesayxx]

* in sign of protest? if you steal, at least steal correctly :D

[@aspiring...]

oooh Vice new to disable comments on that one.

[@davido3634]

Easy, Ray..

[@GWestNorthside]

BloodRaven sorry your comment was just pure gold

[@GWestNorthside]

BloodRaven fixed it

[@gregoryburgundy4857]

it needs a hip joint system in my opinion, that will make its walking a lot more stable and stabilize the torso as well making it a lot less shaky.

[@benjaminmeza5372]

You are right but lets not forget how heavy this thing may weigh before they start building them with more high tech lighter materials. They are just perfecting the basics first before they can go all out with the leg issues. Perfecting new tech without a manual takes time. In ten years more time this thing will be running down the street.

[@TheAndrew1987]

We were so preoccupied with whether or not we could, we didn’t stop to think if we should.

[@zaynthebrayn]

He said only armed forces and movie companies were interested.. I would love to see this used as some sort of transportation system for traversing Mars. It would protect the astronaut from Mars’s atmosphere and be convenient for day to day operations. Especially if you got the movements down so precise to where you could use this for maintenance purposes as well. I hope NASA or some other space agency someday finds interest in these Mechs.

[@Ugh-Fudge_Bwana]

I, for one, am glad that we live in the Patlabor timeline. It's curious that they only mentioned disaster relief, firefighting and military operations as applications while completely ignoring it's potential in construction.

[@Lucid925]

Ugh-Fudge Bwana that will put a lot of people out of work, this has already become an issue with computers being able to do human work

[@icecoldmeat4046]

Xxx88Xxx good point, I was against use for construction until I read your comment.

[@Ugh-Fudge_Bwana]

Xxx88Xxx One of the advantages of using a machine like this in construction is that it'd be able to easily and precisely maneuver select pieces of heavy equipment into place for installation into spaces that a larger piece of machinery couldn't access. I'm thinking something like lifting and installing an industrial A/C unit into a location a large crane can't easily reach, or working within the confines of a narrow urban environment. It wouldn't really replace heavy machinery, but instead work in concert with them. As far as stuff like the cables go, that's just a design issue. Future iterations probably wouldn't need them as improvements are made to mobile power supplies and self balancing systems.

[@noreworks]

Don't worry, av-98's have already patrolled tokyo.

[@ahemjunior]

this thing isnt going anywhere.. theres no market for these kind of thing, arms on tracks are more effective.

[@calderkenway9307]

I said it before and I'll say it again, TITANFALL!!!! "Your Titan will be ready in 60 seconds" "PREPARE FOR TITANFALL!"

[@marsmooo]

This CEO shouldn’t get any applause omg. He’s an abuser, criminal, and deserve to locked on jail until the rest of his life. you guys need to watch taxi driver, there’s a story based on yang jin ho story.

[@p1ntu_]

But at least let him finish this Mech before locking him

[@names_are_useless]

Also the world doesn't need giant humanoid weapons of war. There's enough violence as it is.

[@IsNotAngelic_TTV]

Laser core ready, Pilot.

[@XRXaholic]

Are we going to get Mechs before we get another good MechWarrior game? :p

[@ISupportTheCurr3ntThing]

It’s the avatar robot. How has no one noticed this?

[@johnpooky84]

Good gosh, this was 3 years ago. Imagine where they are now.

[@CozymfDQ320]

Nothing. The owner got arrested.

[@slow01xj]

@@CozymfDQ320 damn that sucks

[@apostrofo-c8x]

@@CozymfDQ320 wait, why ?

[@lefty_rios]

this guy is best reporter.

[@123reivaj]

Now transform this into a manned ED 209 You have 20 seconds to comply!

[@Phoenix-ch1mo]

I want this for Christmas

[@willdaymond1669]

With two of these it would blow the recent mech fight out of the water

[@LairdErnst]

Now they just need to build it so it doesn’t need cables to stay balanced…

[@SnowBaller985]

Just give it a gun, drill, sword, hammer, shield, or whatever I wanna fight other mechs

[@TaylorSmith-nr4og]

So what does the square cube law say about this?

[@tedpiano]

Me (sees thumbnail): *Oh, Great!*

[@lordcthulhu17]

I like how they jumped to ai instead of making the robots not have to be tethered to an over hanging structure

[@jacobkeary6740]

The question is could and/or will civilians buy them for demoliton/construction roles?

[@billylukito5522]

if this shit can walk or move in unevent terrain, ore mining company would be happy to buy it.

[@DavidStudiosproduct]

Katrina Steiner sends her regards

[@toi_techno]

"$200 million of his own money" on a toy job creation is a good thing though

[@benschmidt3852]

lets pray they dont start with actual military application

[@Hunching-z8q]

Looks like the robots from Avatar lol give it a giant gun lol

[@xXPyroMetheusXx]

"disaster relief"

[@alexcrossley7999]

Yes, but can it do it on a cold night at Stoke?

[@Greywind920]

Anyone remember that old Xbox game called Mech Assault? This is it IRL minus the massive guns and explosives lol

[@CRTCLDSSTR]

It can have some mobility system inspired into KnightmareFrame from Code Geass

[@GodsChosen69]

Will it surpass metal gear though?

[@NegyoTV]

Was this the robot that Robocop 1 fought in the movie before?

[@montanus5661]

No the robot from the First movie was a Drone called the ED-209 Or the Enforcer Drone. The Drone is unmanned,while this mech is.

[@mikek1635]

It doesn’t need the cables to keep it balanced and walking. It’s only for safety.

[@IMPACT-fp1ie]

Am i the only one who wants to pick something from a tall tree

[@nearby5582]

Shinji ikari Is that you

[@Helloverlord]

Atlas robot would take it down in no time.

[@MichaelBrown-gc6li]

Titanfall 3 is looking hype

[@jesussauceda3596]

"Enemy XS1 Goliath inbound"

[@Hornet_Legion]

It would make a good vehicle to fight from great distance from over the horizon where it would not be exposed. Or in a city enviroment (possibly). On an open battlefield without sufficient cover it would not survive.

[@StudioMod]

Why do they always move so slow? Can't we make something with a little more velocity in it's basic movements. I feel like that would help it maintain better balance aswell, so you don't have to balance on one foot for a long 6-7 seconds at a time.

[@HendraParwata]

Because thats the best those power can do

[@tanzilzubairbinzaman8711]

It’s more Titanfall 2 than Iron Man.....I LOVE ITTT

[@atimi571]

If u watch Taxi Driver, u know it

[@jag-69]

Will this be in the Titan Fall game of the year edition ?

[@zollen123]

This robot is screaming for cannons, mount one, wait.. two on its shoulder!

[@truth2972]

$200 million dollars? Or a 1mph giant walking trash can with arms that can only walk forward and backward in a straight line for 40ft inside a building? I'll take the money.

[@Miguel_El_Chileno]

Aliens 1986 and Avatar 2009

[@scrumdiddlyumptioustelevis2084]

Wait wait wait.... titan fall is a real thing now?

[@ashenwanderer3592]

Ok. Everyone keeps making references, but has no one seen James Cameron's Avatar?

[@SofaKing2001]

It looks so similar to the mech in that movie

[@boost2.041]

But can it run yet?

[@snazza203]

Can we please get a VICE reporter that doesn't show up to the interviews high as a kite?

[@vincebautista4849]

Gundam is coming near.

[@lolzguyl]

And this kids.. is how real steel was born

[@prince_jayleon179]

Get one of the lead artists behind Titanfall to come over there and we may have a deal.

[@meguy4758]

How much is the robot?

[@isaackho7280]

HOLY SO COOL

[@SoopaFlyism]

Impressive. But its a bit slow. I wonder if they can make it faster. Or put wheels on the legs.

[@kahosin890]

You're looking for the Kuratas. It was made in japan in 2016 i guess

[@ChrisZombiesGamer]

What makes this more useful than traditional military vehicles such as tanks

[@drPWNAGE1000]

METAL GEAR?!

[@milchesarreal6964]

Standby for Titanfall 🙃

[@jonas8718]

Looks Like the Avatar thingy

[@necrosteel5013]

A 9 feet tall version that has more smoother and faster movement This thing could then easily be weaponized as a sqaud support

[@mrplanet2015]

Imagine Method 4 fighting whith Eagle Prime?? This was going to be a revenge of the History!!

[@dantejuantero6989]

There is a way instead of using those control grips is to change it to a wrist thing can't explain it but it should make is easier if u don't feel like holding the grips for a long period of time

[@toddjenest3212]

With all of the modern robot technology, I can't believe that a military hasn't included it in their military arsenal. Dana White, it's time to introduce Battle Bots to your customers!!! 😜😳

[@lex3176]

Less than 4 min? By real?

[@thealmostbestgamers]

What I don't get is why don't they just make it have 4 or 6 legs? More balance, faster, and can most likely climb...

[@mannyverse6158]

All it needs is an algorithm that the self driving cars will have with guns and you got a nightmare situation

[@thetaai8262]

To me it looks kinda like the ropes holding it up are slack, sooooo are they holding it up?

[@adrianhui6791]

I bet Japan already has a Gundam built

[@whathell6t]

Adrian Hui Probably a top Japanese classified secret. A higher clearance than Gundam is likely an Evangelion Unit.

[@SoCalFreelance]

There is a real 60ft Gundam in Tokyo -- has limited movement tho

[@JosiahPayne8]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5nRaGlmi7F2r8U They are getting there.

[@myman8336]

Adrian Hui Yeah, Kuratas

[@scottblack4322]

There's an unicorn gundam in tokyo

[@ymir6286]

titanfall pls

[@pluviamachina3583]

Ymir The laws of physics do not allow mobile suits to survive falling from the sky with our current technology. If a "Titanfall-ish" scenario is to occur, we may have to wait a few more centuries.

[@calderkenway9307]

@@pluviamachina3583 I'm sorry what, what century are you from, falling robots, you know we have rockets on this planet right, of which go to space, SpaceX having rockets that can land on the surfac, and you're trying to say we don't already have the tech, learn to think a little outside of the box.

[@calderkenway9307]

@@pluviamachina3583 Laws of physics, by your logic the laws of physics seem impossible to modify.

[@pluviamachina3583]

@@calderkenway9307 They don't use anything to slow the Titans down in Titanfall. If exactly what they do in the game--which does not involve rockets--were attempted in real life, they'd be destroyed.

[@pluviamachina3583]

@@calderkenway9307 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nna1hJ2LisirjZI

[@HelloQ22546]

Avatar copy ;) looks cool!

[@davidguevara8867]

ShiftReborn Clearly you’ve never seen Gundam

[@davidguevara8867]

Damn americans always trying to take credt for other people’s ideas.

[@kotor87]

well designer of Method and AMP are done by same guy and his team so yeah.

[@pluviamachina3583]

The robot was designed from the ground up and is designed to be as realistic & practical as possible; they admit it was coincidence that the METHOD-series resembles the AMP, and say that the people who developed the concept for the AMP have a very good understanding of mechanical engineering.

[@dirtiestharry6551]

David Guevara what bro get out of here lol are you saying gundam came up with giant mech suits? lol

[@orlangrimesmarin84]

This is cool and all but if it is to be used for rescue the robot will need to be able to walk on uneven terrain which it doesn't seem to be able to, its size will make difficult to get into buildings. I can only see it being useful for lifting things

[@victorhugotolugo]

What a time to be alive!

[@noobtube1323]

Great, but has it got a self destruct button? Edit from 1 year later: this was an overwatch reference

[@mygaffer]

So when do we get an exoskeleton which is powered, stronger and faster than a human, and can operate untethered for either support or fuel? Because this looks a long way off from that.

[@SzymixSRJ]

What? This CGI animation costs 200m$? That is a deal!

[@NoName-xu4tk]

is it weird that I want this robot to hug me?

[@macmusica]

The design error in this is copying humans. It should be designed best to do what it needs. Probably like a Spider!

[@EDP1]

they should make a figur .