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After watching this video, I can't help but wonder when we are going to have real mechs running around. I'm going to be pissed if this turns out to be fake.
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Isn't the hard part a power source? I mean you can only have so long of an extension cable.
I don't think we will ever have mechs not much need for them. Think how easy it would be to hit a tall ass slow mech. At least a tank is low and can hide a hell of a lot better then this gaint mech. Aslo think how much armor it would need form head to toe.
Actually, I think this is real. Or at least a mixture of fake and real. It's kind of hard to tell with the poor resolution. The materials definitely look "too perfect," especially the arms, which is giving the fake vibe. But in terms of lighting, shadows, and reflections a lot of stuff seems good. Look at 0:55 and you can see the reflection of someone walking in the cockpit glass. The shadows underneath its feet from 1:00 onward look completely on point, and all the materials look more realistic when the camera is closer. From 120 on look at the reflection in right kneecap and tell me that's easy to do with CG.
If it's a fake, it's a really well done one. Or it's a mix of CG and practical effects.
After watching this video, I can't help but wonder when we are going to have real mechs running around. I'm going to be pissed if this turns out to be fake.
"Vitaly Bulgarov is a concept artist who used to work at Blizzard on stuff like StarCraft. He’s now working on something a lot cooler."Here is a link with some more information.
http://www.kotaku.co.uk/2016/12/19/koreans-are-building-a-real-mech
It looks legit.
You obviously don't know many engineers. I've seen much worse.Pretty sure it is fake. I don't think engineers would set up a desk right under where giant robotic arms are swinging about.
It is a fun to watch and think about though.
Seems like the dude sitting to the side on the computer is in prime squishing position if that thing tips over...
1. A complex communications system would need to be in place wherever such a system might possibly be deployed to. This isn't always a possibility or even desired.Still never understood why people insist on taking up so much space and resources on being able to fit a person inside, why not remote station? Not only does it remove danger to the operator, it reduces complexity, weight, frees up more space as well as design options. I understand the cool factor and childhood dreams, but for practical research....Why?
1. A complex communications system would need to be in place wherever such a system might possibly be deployed to. This isn't always a possibility or even desired.
2. Situational awarenes
3. Immediate feedback
4. Faster task response
Otherwise, I would probably just automate whatever it needed to do.
I suppose a VR headset tied into a remote controllable head might be a workable system. You could even mount the stereo cameras further apart to make it feel human scale.1. Not as complex as one might think when compared to installing a cockpit for the person, which more or less will have all the same sensors and ability as a remote system
2. Not really, you have massive blind spots on a system like this and will still depend on lots of sensors and cameras for all but the most simple and forward line of sight tasks
3. No feedback from controls, unless force feedback, which can be done at remote as well, outside of that you are only feeling leaning or moving, not much else, sensors would be far more reliable as well
4. What?