Power Loader TEST! (IT WORKS!!!)

Plot twist, this was Bogdan's plan from the beginning now he is unstoppable.

And to think that Bogdan was a fan, now he's nerding out in a frickin mech suit. Way to go man

I think adding a reinforced window to the front of the cage frame would be great for keeping the pilot safer.

Incredible work, Bogdan! And kudos to everyone who helped out too.
Even though we knew from the beginning that this wasn't necessarily going to be terribly practical, I'm shocked how usable it looks here. I guess with all that flow and articulation, it's able to make somewhat natural moves, and it looks great in motion!
I guess now, though, you need to start the whole thing over on a new design that includes cupholders ;)

"It is normal when first piloting a Prawn suit to feel a sense of limitless power. Prawn operators receive weeks of training to counteract this phenomenon. You will have to make do with self-discipline."
-P.D.A., Subnautica

I think my favorite part about this whole project is still the fact that the lower section is made out of a real CAT brand mini lifter, so the power loader is legitimately partially made and funded by the real CAT company like it was in the movie XD Can’t get much more real than that

I love how this is not just a prop replica or a flimsy prototype, but is a genuine construction mech that seems almost as dexterous as the one in the film, but stronger! Amazing work.

I want you to make a presentation of the Power Loader to Caterpillar engineers. Would be awesome to se and hear their reactions. As an engineer specializing in industrial robots I am very impressed with how strong and usable it seems to be. It's not just a fancy prop.

I actually genuinely hope Sigourney Weaver hears about this and gets in contact with the Hacksmith, cuz her driving a real Power Loader would be so freaking cool not only for us to watch but for her to experience probably.

I saw the first exoskeleton build video back in like 2015 when James actually said his dream is to build the aliens powerloader... And now here we are, what a journey... I'm proud to be a hacksmith fan.

So this would be really good in disaster relief, like in hurricanes moving debris, same with tornadoes, and in heavy snowstorms, clearing snow, not to mention it’s use on construction sites, and military installations, or even in port cities in warehouses or moving stuff on and off of ships, such a revolutionary creation brought to fruition!

Got a few ideas for upgrades:
1. Gentle operation.
This power loader is destructive and powerful. It will be interesting to see it do something that isn't destructive easier. Like that egg challenge, or pick up an egg from the ground and put it on a precise place on a table without breaking it. For the extra challenge: do it without someone looking from the side who directs the operator. Operator judgement alone.
2. It seems like it can be tipped off very easily. Maybe more weight at the bottom could help?
3. All terrain mode.
Navigating through tougher types of terrain.

SO awesome to finally see it in action! Incredibly well executed!

A giant paintbrush should be made along with a larger canvas and a self portrait of the powerloader should be attempted

An upgrade I'd like to see is perhaps some sort of sensor(s) on the clamps, so that the Power Loader doesn't crush absolutely everything it grabs. That way it can hold that egg without cracking it, and the next time you go for a coffee run, you can grab the coffee with the Power Loader.
Also the side mirrors, and cup holders mentioned in the video, along with perhaps a way to see what's behind you (so you don't run anyone over backing up), and lights, so you can see when it gets dark.
Aside from that, you guys did a great job on this, it looks incredible!

With the right modifications, the Power Loader would be perfect for use in carrying material loads in rock quarries/lumber yard/construction areas; removing road obstructions (wrecked cars, fallen interstate bridges, and fallen trees); and lifting and carrying heavy crates and storage containers.
Basically, it's the forklift of the future.

You guys should install pressure sensors on the grippers and have a sort of "fragile" mode to pick things up so you can close the grippers full speed but it would cut power as soon as the pressure sensor read X lbs of force. It would be amazing to see this thing able to catch a football or something without popping it!

"It is normal when first piloting a Prawn suit to feel a sense of limitless power. Prawn operators receive weeks of training to counteract this phenomenon. You will have to make do with self-discipline."

You could probably install different grip pads for certain tasks such as barbed pads for moving stuff like that 800 lb log. You could have different grip attachment variations. Glad to see the power loader project finally complete!

A couple things I noted. One, in the shop it was amusing to see y'all hunting for whatever might be acceptable to sacrifice for the purposes of "science".
Later, when attempting to pull the door off the car and there was an audible pop-that's why firefighters have to be so careful when working with Hurst tools, trying to get patients out. That's the side airbag line popping, which has been known to seriously injure or kill firefighters.
Personally, I would have stayed back farther while fiddling with the car. Particularly once I'd seen just what it was previously capable of doing.
Really, really cool to see this build come to completion.

i want to see a professional heavy equipment operator drive this thing around a ware house and see what the platform can do or at least give it caterpillar to see what they can do with the concept because as far as i am concerned this is the most dexterous fork lift stile platform out there and the rc function is just a bonus

When does mass production begin? :-)

been following this project since it's started, feels good to see it finally complete

I remember seeing the first episode of this in high-school. I was so phsyced to see this project go. And man it did more than go. Congrats on achieving this.

It needs programming to make the claw arms move in tandem when shared handling of a single object so that you can minimize damage to the held object or the arms themselves. Speaking of which that thing is massively durable. I'm still in awe.

Just the sheer joy in everyone's faces and voices makes this video of destruction incredibly wholesome. much love guys!

Wow. That was very impressive. And I'm really surprised how this beast is precisely maneuverable and fast in the same time.
I think it will interest a ton of companies......

Effort takes time but the time you spend working on that effort is worth the outcome. Congrats on succeeding in this incredibly enormous project

"Let's go flip a car" is my new favorite catchphrase.

This is the most real thing they have ever done. Like... it's the most real it could be compared to the original fictional piece. This is a huge achievement. Won't be surprised if they make a time travel car in a few more years.

That was a nice touch @ 2:22. Got a lot of laughs on that. Just icing on top of the most awesome build you have ever done!

This is the most badass thing I’ve ever witnessed, I wish I was as smart as you guys so I could do stuff like this. I can’t even comprehend where to start on how awesome this thing is.

"What can we do with it?" A valid question. So far, as amazingly cool as it is, the Power Loader is actually pretty limited in it's usage. Due to the type of grippers it has, it's pretty much just an over-engineered forklift. There is little practical advantage in a mech style forklift, regular forklifts are themselves pretty awesome at doing basic lifting and carrying. So... what if the grippers could be removed and replaced with job-specific attachments? A jackhammer? A massive drill? A welding arm? An giant wreaking maul? Perhaps a large chainsaw attachment? With configurable "hands", the Power Loader can be so much more than a forklift with robot arms. You've designed so many degrees of movement, such precision, and such strength into those arms, it's a shame to see it be limited to "pick up object, crush object, put down ruined object".

I could honestly see this becoming a commonplace construction machine with some minor modification (longer arms, longer wheel base so it doesn't fall over, protective cover over the cockpit so stuff doesn't just rain down on the driver etc.) because it just seems so strong and versatile.

This is craziest and most awesome creation i’ve ever watched someone make

I cant believe its already been 3 years since the start of this project. This is absolutely amazing

I'd honestly like to see this be used in a bunch of different work environments. Like construction, mining, or warehouse shippers. I feel like it'd be neat just to see the reactions from people who use forklifts and stuff everyday of their life to use something like this and get their opinions on it.

The fact that this is actually functional makes the project even more exciting to see

This is so cool. The power loaders in Aliens were why I worked in Robotics - and ended up working in Movie Special Effects! We've built some really cool rigs - but nothing as cool as this!

This deserves more recognition. It is not a toy it is real thing ❤️

One thing I think you need on this thing is a 'no bend' mode of some kind. In other words, a setting you can switch on that makes it function like it was meant to in the movie, working as a loader, where bending what you're loading would be exceedingly counter productive. So this would probably ensure arm movement, wrist movement and even claw movement don't exceed certain resistance forces potentially damaging whatever you're trying to move. It would be particularly good if it had presents, but also some custom setting so you can dial it way down for your eggs, and dial it way up for combating a queen xenomorph, as you do.

Some load cells on the gripper pads tied to individual meters visible in the cabin would be awesome for fine manipulation and pressure modulation. Great job.

I like how major contruction equipment corporations haven't thought of this but an engineer on KRplus has

Power loader: destroys xenomorph's head
Acid blood: "I'm about to end this man's whole career"

I’m honestly interested in seeing how it performs as an actual warehouse vehicle/tool as opposed to something more traditional

8:28 "Oh no, the table, it's broken!"
When almost 4 years in a making project becomes reality 😁 That's an achievement unlocked

It honestly could have some uses in the industry.
Kudos!

i love the little touch of the handle controllers thingies look like alien heads

"Maybe challenging some other mechs from around the world"
That felt like a shot at megabots and just... man I wish that had panned out better than it did in the end, I really do.

I’ve been watching this channel since the first exoskeleton suit like 5 years ago or so….. I’m really proud of how far you guys have come and I can’t wait to see what the hacksmith industries will be able to accomplish in the next five years

Here is an idea for an upgrade. You said that forklift is better, which it is, than powerloader for the task of moving stuff. but what if you want it to work like a forklift? You have 2 independent arms. The problem is keeping those two arms aligned when lifting, so you bend stuff. My idea is to program a button that when pressed a code would align those two arms vertically (higher one drops, lower one rises; they meet in the middle relative to each other automatically) and lock them relative to each other. You could still move the wrists independently left/right, and maybe not rotate.

This is the most entertaining video that I ever seen on youtube. I wish I could pilot this!!! Awesome work guys.

As a 360 excavator I would say it needs longer to arms to distance the operator from the target more and to improve functionality, also an excavator style blade to stop damage to the power loader itself and also to assist with picking things up or moving them. I would also suggest a larger counterweight or a counterweight that could move further away and nearer towards at the rear of the vehicle to cope with larger weights being moved or picked up. One other thing would be a stronger undercarriage and wider tracks to allow for these upgrades and for versatility on moister terrain. Finally an engine upgrade to account for the things I’ve suggested. It’s a great job to even complete this thing though so credit where it’s due guys! Ps it needs a cup holder

I actually genuinely hope Sigourney Weaver hears about this and gets in contact with the Hacksmith, cuz her driving a real Power Loader would be so freaking cool not only for us to watch but for her to experience probably.
Btw sorry for self promo but feel free to subscribe if you agree with my comment ^^'

I used to own one of those Honda Elements, and seeing you destroy one with a power loader made my day lol

I was waiting for the end credit scene where you all used the power loader to play a quiet game of Operation. After the muffler pull, all I could see was a giant plywood character of Cavity Sam standing next to the power loader.

I was so freakin' satisfied when I saw the Power Loader take the car effortlessly. I've been watching the entire series, the full 17 episodes, over the past three years, and finally seeing it done is like a much welcomed gift that suddenly appeared without giving a clue.
This thing made my freaking day.

Totally different setting but I feel like this is the beginning of industrial Mechs. The precision that can be achieved coupled with different arm attachments could make this a very useful base machine. As others have said, debris clearing from disasters down to moving large and heavy crates at shipping hubs. The possibilities with this thing are amazing.

Randomly popped up in my feed, earned my sub with this build

Why doesn't this have a billion views. This is the coolest thing ever. What an awesome channel. They could obviously make a bunch of cheap videos and farm views, instead they make things they really want to make and play with it seems. I could die happy if I got to drive this thing. Holy freaking moly.

After 3 long years it’s finally here

I think an armoured door on the lower of the pilots compartment would be good many like a door, but made with steel thick enough and strong enough to stop potential shrapnel flying into your legs and lower body, and maybe protective glass on the top half to protect your torso from potential shrapnel, i dunno just seems like a good idea to me

So happy i was here for the entire build

there is absolutely no reason this needs to exist. I love it. Thank you for doing this!!!

You can upgrade the oil pressure lines. This soft tubing is way easier to puncture. You can also work on a shielding the pilot, because in some situations there are shrapnels everywhere. Speaking from experience :)

I remember watching the first vid of the series in my childhood home. Now I’ve graduated and I’m in post secondary. Crazy to think of how much time and dedication has gone into this project. Amazing!

the fact that its also remote control is so awesome and useful

This has been totally worth the wait!

Absolutely incredible, what a project. My favourite moment was James being worried about it handling the log, which it then proceeded to dominate!!

Everyone: “Sorry, but there’s a part shortage for cars.”
Me: “Wait, why?”
Hacksmith: 16:42

my favorite part is that once you guys run out of things to build for it and crazy challenges to make for it, it'll still be useful. you can just use it around the shop!

The reaction to the basketball surviving was kind of funny to me. Great job on this beast every one!

I’ve worked with hydraulic systems for the last ten years. Dealing with pressures from 5psi - 45,000psi. And the power of hydraulics still amazes me to this day.
This machine is incredible.

I appreciate how Bogdan got to do a lot of the testing in this vid considering how much he worked on the project over the years

I can die happy now, knowing the day of this project's completion has finally arrived.

Congrats guys that’s a lot of time and work. Unreal 🎉

This is beyond making something real, you guys just created an actual highly practical piece of heavy machinery. Like this is super versatile in comparison to a forklift or skid loader. LOVE IT

OMG you did it, you really really did it!

out of all the weird things people have gone through drive throughs in, this is by far my favorite.

Gods above this looks like it was so much fun to film. Especially knowing how long it took to make this thing.

Big thank you to Alien Go Boom for providing the awesome Xenomorph head! ► krplus.net/ualiengoboom

I can definitely see this being useful in many things from construction to search and rescue. This behemoth with its fine control would make moving debri from a collapsed structure easy. And if a custom fire hose adaptation where added to a firetruck being able to break a door open while spraying water would make warehouse fires easier to enter.
For an upgrade a demolition blade for it like the jaws of life would be awesome.

You guys are making the stuff engineers can only dream to achieve.

I actually have no words.. i didnt even know that was possible to make but it ACTUALLY IS
im imagining it would BE SOO much fun to use it

"This things needs cupholders"
The claws, my guy, the claws

I’m glad that the guy in charge of the power loader got to enjoy it most and more screen time. He definitely deserves it! What an INCREDIBLE ACCOMPLISHMENT!

When James was doing pull-ups on the barbell and bogden did curls, the only thing that was going through my mind was "working out together, best friends"

To all those who are saying that forklifts are already good at everything, forklifts require pallets or pallets like bottoms to really work, something like this, while not perfect in this iteration, could possibly eliminate pallets entirely in some applications. Also with some additional features this could work with pallets too, and most of the cost would decrease with mass production. It could be an extremely useful side grade to forklifts or a complete upgrade depending on how many features of forklifts are integrated into it.

fun fact, bogdan had to walk home after they destroyed the car

Being one of the many who have followed this from the begining, guys, well done.
So happy to see this finished.
Since CAT helped, suggest to them they take your design, and make it a production model.
:)

This is the coolest project! I want to see more things with it!

Seeing it in action is impressive. But I also feel there's a whole suite of protective gear that'd be required when operating it. Also, the part where he was driving along a road with traffic. I felt that, having driven a belt-driven wood chipper at work, hand having to drive along a road. It feels weird, but also really fun

This thing wielding a scaled - up protosaber would be insane

It needs a MFD in the top corner, just to be able to read pressures and temperatures, would be the perfect use for a wide angle backup camera, to make it safer
Also, giant Bolt Cutters on the inside of the grips, to chop up metal beams!

yo like thinking back and just watching this journey its completely unreal that this actually came true. i saw it happen and i still cant believe it... I seriously cant wait to see what hacksmith is like 15 years in the future, just imagine.

I love how this thing could actually have some practical use in a warehouse

I love how every video blows past anything I could think of. I’m not surprised that the expectations are exceeded quite often on this channel
One day this team is going to make the real iron man suit and then someone will steal their tech to become the first Doc Oct

This sure is the full evolution of this company and KRplus channel. I'm so proud of you guys for following your passion to do something so incredible like this. Thank you for making such great content over the years, and keep it up.

Wow!!! I'm speechless, absolutely astonishing!!!.

After so long and so much waiting we can finally see it in action