The video is about a challenge set by LEGO Technic and Volvo Construction Equipment to create a STEM project of moving the world's largest articulated hauler, the Volvo A60H or "The Beast", using only LEGO Technic elements.
The teams of young engineers were given three months to design a prototype capable of moving the hauler. They worked remotely, using tools like Zoom for communication and collaboration. They brainstormed, built prototypes, tested them, and made adjustments based on the results.
The initial attempts to move the hauler failed due to insufficient pulling force and overheating of the motors. The teams analyzed the data, identified the issues, and reworked their designs. They made significant improvements, including creating a new road and adding more units to their designs.
In the second attempt, they used a total of 80 platforms and 1920 Control + XL motors, built from 728,168 LEGO Technic elements. When they finally gave the signal to start, the hauler began to move. The teams succeeded in moving the hauler 50 meters.
The project was a learning experience for the teams, teaching them about the importance of perseverance, belief in oneself, and the power of collaboration. The video concludes with the teams expressing their gratitude for the experience and the lessons learned.
1. The Volvo A60H is the world's largest articulated hauler, weighing 43 tons. It is nicknamed "The Beast" and was the subject of a STEM challenge by LEGO Technic and Volvo Construction Equipment .
2. The challenge was to move the A60H 50 meters using only LEGO Technic elements. The young engineers who participated in this challenge were selected from around the world .
3. The teams were given three months to work together to build a prototype strong enough to move the actual hauler. They had to overcome many technical difficulties and had to rebuild their prototypes multiple times .
4. The teams consisted of 35 kids from around the world who were part of the First LEGO League. They met each other for the first time during the challenge .
5. The teams had to work remotely and had to communicate effectively to solve the complex project. They had to share their ideas and agree on a direction .
6. The kids had to estimate how much counterweight was needed to put on top of the prototypes. They used actual LEGO bricks as counterweight .
7. The prototypes were built and tested at the LEGO factory just outside Prague. Not one of the prototypes was strong enough on its own, but a combination of the four prototypes was strong enough to move the actual beast .
8. The final attempt to move the A60H was successful. The A60H moved forward, pulling the big hauler .
9. The entire project was a learning experience for the young engineers. They learned that designing something is very hard, but it allows for progress .