MTRAN3 Modular Robot

[@Wingnut-kp7rw]

11 years since this video was made and it's still one of the most impressive robots i've ever seen.

[@Orion_5764]

My guys never seen the Boston Dynamics page

[@ollienix3285]

I used to think this was the most awesome thing ever when I was little...I still do

[@Sevendogtags]

It's been sometime since my mind was blown by engineering and creativity, basically a robot... Whoever designed this, just blew my fucking mind!

[@homieboi5352]

I saw this and thought "wow, robotics has come such a long way!", and then I looked at the date of the video and realized this was 15 years ago. Holy shit. We need more stuff like this. Just imagine what we can do now!

[@sadfaceemojioxlong8593]

It's now 15 years since we had this, what do we have now?

[@ninjaassassin27]

absolutely amazing. you have managed to cram this into those tiny motors. and made it into a working, mostly nonbuggy appearing prototype. that's absolutely amazing, if i could just buy some....

[@sirmentro]

@0rmick I've seen this wheel formation somewhere before... I think it was not a modular robot, but it was capable of rolling itself(in somewhat of a phase) and this robot could easily be programmed to do that I think... but yeah I think it would have to be two wheel robots next to each other, connected through some of the little guys in between, to spread out the stability just like in a car, or any other vehicle with two wheels next to each other.

[@udanbug]

This video should be accompanied by the Replicator music from Stargate SG1.

[@arcanaxiii6665]

I read about these in a... Popular Science, I think, years ago. Interesting coincidence to see them again after all this time. The one thing I see that holds the design back is the lack of a wrist joint, something that allows units to rotate on their central axis. I must admit that they do show effort with how they coordinate to achieve such rotations, but it's a lengthy, multi step process that could be streamlined. Other than that I do feel it's a bit of a let down that individual units have little mobility of their own. No wheels or anything makes them more reliant on being pre-assembled. Speaking of which, it would be good to see supplemental units of this system that are built for certain tools or functions. For example a wheeled or tracked unit for greater mobility, a claw unit for object manipulation and climbing. So, yeah. Interesting, but has both potential for, and requirement of, improvement.

[@hikolanikola8775]

that was 2008 mate... would love to see todays improvements

[@AnimationsN1]

This is the technology which will build bases on other planets with no oxygen or atmosphere.

[@shaunreyna9634]

alright, now let's see 500 of them made of steel and watch them become a super tank-terminator

[@russiancheems2275]

Yeah just wait like an hour

[@johnpayne5590]

@@russiancheems2275 Its fine, everyone would be too intrigued to shoot it

[@TheRyanatkinson]

This is a true accomplishment of robotics mastery. One thing I must add, though. Instead of a modular design, why not use long strings attached to the inside of an articulated tube, then pull the strings with servos. This would avoid having to make many tiny "Vertebrae" and the vertebrae having to communicate with each-other.

[@tiagotiagot]

the second fourlegged form looks awesome, the motion is realistic enough to start dipping in the uncanny valley btw, isn't there a smaller set of motions to turn from the first 4legged form to the first linear form? Kinda looks like it might be taking theru the longer way, dunno

[@outcastorange]

I'm assuming that there is a drill like piece that comes out of the two connecting modules to plug them into each other. They'd have to be anchored well somehow because they look heavy.

[@Kickasss119]

when they transformed, that was probably the COOLEST thing i have ever had the joy of seeing

[@spandamway]

christ, this is the most awesome thing i've ever seen since star wars.

[@millionairejh]

this is soo awesome, i can already imagine this being the toy of the future.

[@lunarelf]

this is absolutely awesome, so many potential future applications for this...

[@ThisIsWEB]

I love how they worked together to climb over the object.

[@tiagotiagot]

btw, it would also be awesome if you did somthing like: Get two modules separated, not touching any other modules even when the bend all the way in each direction, have the rest of the modules form into a shape that can dance (humanoid or like a coiled snake with the neck standing up, then modulate the speed of the two separated modules to make music (like how they made with that scanner that plays Fur Elise (i always forget how to spell that)) and make the dancer dance to the music

[@howilson6465]

Which method are you using for the communication among the boxes?

[@xrosspi]

This, on a human size scale, you could fit extremely advanced processors as well as stronger motors and connections. Oh god. But this is truly awesome.

[@tiagotiagot]

oh,and on that part where the longer snake is climbinging an obstacle, wouldn't ie be better if the movements were more synchronized, i mean, instead of bending to behind then moving the bend up then straightening, just rise and change the position of the bend at the same time doing a smooth motion btw, i think it would be awesome to have a variation on the snake form, the autonomous tank track, connect the two ends and go rollying over the terrain

[@Matthemus]

What potential! This is what mecha will be made like in the future

[@LeLans01]

the fastest way of transport ,and probably the easiest will be if in line form both end will connect ...and can roll , like on clip SuperBot rolling track . is it the same project as SuperBot?

[@r3n3gad33]

How come this still isn't available to the market?

[@churrocharcharm]

ya think this is cheap? xD

[@KitGerrits]

This is the most original robot I've seen on here! But, if you connect the nodes, does it form a Beowulf cluster? and it Needs More Lasers! 5 years from now, this will move at a completely natural speed and be able to shape itself out of the box. Maybe even gather itself, T-1000 style.

[@zaghamrana]

I have some question if anybody could answer? What is rated torque of motor used and how many modules it could drive over the ground surface? Does the ground friction affect the movement of modules? what maximum number of modules a motor can run what configuration strategy will be there to get maximum motor capacity?

[@Morg8685]

i assume T-1000 from Terminator 2 was made out of similar technology only like billion times smaller and quicker and more flexible in terms of making different forms, shapes i dunno, or sharp stuff

[@goldengamemaster6133]

2:27 Is that a Transformers sound effect?

[@PragueDrivers]

Very nice! Awesome... But I must to ask for one thing... Someone posted it before... But ... Where is hidden energy module?

[@printz150]

How do you recharge these buggers? Does just one of the bricks have the battery?

[@Craydon]

why are to motor's so loud? Also there needs to be a way to make the move multiple stages at the same time.

[@daanscatozza]

nostalgic vid right here, watched this as a child.

[@zachariasadams1984]

Does anyone know if this thing can only operate when in predefined formations, or whether it builds its own movement system on the fly?

[@saimeerozen4457]

Can you please share me the equations of hip and knee joints of each leg?

[@pteriforever]

does it choose how to move, or do you have to tell it what to do?

[@no_decaf]

I haven't watched the entire vid yet, but I'm curious as to why I haven't seen a "tank tread" style ambulation yet...

[@Lahiss]

Why do I keep hearing the Transformers "transform" sound effect every time that thign stands up in it's quadtrubled form?

[@TorySlusher]

*robot voice* Ebony and Ivory, working together in perfect harmony....

[@andreirocks1992]

anyway.. what are those sounds.. when they connect or release modules. it sounds like a drill

[@Tugagon]

If you were to leave some modules alone in a room, could they eventually find each other and build together?

[@dphotographer]

Interesting! And what is the battery life of one element?

[@JonSchaffer57]

These things are bad ass! I'm guessing there is some sort ov camera in them or what? I'll have to read those two pages later...

[@sebbes333]

really cool thing :) but i think the fastest movement cud be when you connect the "line form" in to a wheel or a band and then just roll away ;)

[@rc3d490]

Is 3d printed? The links are down, need more information please.

[@dratzer]

dos it use rechargeable batteries? and how many sections are there?

[@Sol-Leks]

I what they run on, battery? maybe theyll be able to install batteries on eachother?

[@screenflicker1]

I think the tranformations are absolutely amazing!!!!

[@tiagotiagot]

also, could you put a bunch of them together and make them perform a few generations of Conway's Game of Life by actually doing it instead of just playing a preprogramed set of movements?

[@jiffy2195]

very nice robot, but the question is...will it blend?

[@dragonbrave8]

the real transformer

[@-sgsdfhdhhdt]

Yeah

[@eldiagrama]

im curios to know if the is a "brain" int the robot, or all the parts thinking forthemselfs, and choose those shapes..

[@raaymaan]

I want to do a robotics project, how or where would you purchase them???

[@athriaxo]

So does each part "understand" there is another one or do you have to programm every part of this show by yourself?

[@aseptic404]

amazing, can it moon walk around too?

[@JOELwindows7]

Modular robot This is your daily dose of Recommendation

[@nils-peterdeutscher4126]

now, six years later, where can I buy it ^^

[@TheNewVideos]

it is all cool and fun, but can one module move around without others help?

[@SOPM2007]

Near endless possibilities for this system to move. It's the most incredible toy I've seen so far! Awesome!

[@SinisterBadger]

hey can i buy this or those lil thinsg anywhere or where could i get the parts to build em??

[@Hedning1390]

where is the computer? inside each cell or wireless?

[@neilybod08]

I think i've seen the future! Smaller modules and more of them = self-repairing robots.

[@flydigne]

no they are baby replicators

[@Heis3mberg]

put some rubber or silicon on the surface of the module, it will have more grip and optimize the movements

[@ceebo100]

Btw when it was going up the ''stair'' is it not possible to have a height sensor or somthing in the first cell? so that it can tell all the other cells what to do next instead of having every single one individually sensor it and adjust?. Not that i know jack shit about robots ;].

[@Mr.Pidgeon]

Where the heck di i get me some of those things and how much do they cost

[@mkomkorarara]

which career is studied to do that?

[@TobiasBraeker]

This seems to be the first step to the nano robots out of the sience fiction "Lord of all things" of Andreas Eschbach.

[@Shanevigo]

now imagine that 100 years in the future on a microscopic level with 100000 of the things able to quickly morph into any shape ^_^

[@simonwilkinson2620]

Could not stop watching , Well Done!!

[@ysvry]

amazing stuff , when will this be in the shop as toys? ;)

[@welldorocks]

thats badass dude, imagin a robot like that 100x its size, crazy

[@MrTKHolmes]

How come they're so slow? Is it a problem with their mechanics or with code? In other words, how do we make them faster?

[@user-zh6wi8hc7j]

it probable a problem with that they were made in 2007

[@antomy5900]

+nobody isn't it in 2005

[@r3n3gad33]

+Mr.Random Man who gives a shit

[@bulgna]

This thing really scares me out but is so cute at the same time

[@tejonBiker]

This is the most close real transformer robot I have seen!!!! :O

[@eritosa7244]

Are these in stores

[@IceRenamonTRA]

@GothicFarms I don't think it'll matter, it seems the more of them there are, the slower they get

[@QuietBorb]

i want one where can i get it

[@xelnos21]

Whats it run on... bateries?

[@Eay5paev]

Make it nanoscale and you got yourself a technological revolution.

[@gelegenheit7915]

Are they controlled by a remote or it's all pre-programmed, taking those shapes etc? In any case, give those people some proper funding and let them create... Geniuses

[@cruss43]

LEGO! YOU NEED THIS!

[@CJ-BASE]

Yes you are correct with this statement my fellow homosapien

[@yanivcgfx]

where can I buy one ?

[@isaacbailey3681]

That thing is bigger than I thought...

[@hankwilliams3176]

Can you buy them

[@Wesmac4]

@1crazyfocker What's the name of the program?

[@Jittercookie]

The new transformers movie looks sick!

[@toastyzwafflyz]

i guess this is were nano robotics will start from?

[@SotonDroid]

What if a module gets damaged?

[@woo216]

But Will It Blend?

[@Vivace66]

Each module has its own battery so they all work together to power the whole thing. Same with their on board computers.

[@zaubertom]

how much do they cost?

[@joezumbie]

WHERE CAN I GET THESE

[@krizzkoszalin]

Where I can buy this?

[@cugzarui5568]

its alive!... were can i get 1?

[@TheodoricuSimetricuS]

Where can i buy this??? :)

[@8802rocks]

where do you get those?

[@marcjungk9208]

how much is one of these

[@outcastorange]

Around 7:00 you can hear the leader signaling the rest before maneuvers.