Behind the Scenes: The Let’s Move It LEGO Technic x Volvo Challenge
LEGO・16 minutes read
Teams of young engineers from around the world worked on a STEM challenge to move the Volvo A60H hauler 50 meters using LEGO Technic elements, facing technical difficulties and initial failures but persevering to create a successful solution with extensive rebuilding and innovative designs, showcasing the power of determination and belief in achieving the seemingly impossible.
Insights
- The STEM challenge by LEGO Technic and Volvo Construction Equipment tasked teams with moving a 43-ton hauler using only LEGO Technic elements, requiring innovative solutions and collaboration among young engineers worldwide.
- Despite facing technical difficulties, including insufficient pulling force and overheating fuses, teams like Dreambuilders persevered, leading to extensive rebuilding efforts with 728,168 LEGO Technic elements and 1920 Control + XL motors, ultimately succeeding in moving the hauler, showcasing the power of determination and belief in achieving challenging goals.
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Recent questions
What is the Volvo A60H?
The Volvo A60H is the world's largest articulated hauler, weighing 43 tons and nicknamed "THE BEAST."
What was the goal of the STEM challenge by LEGO Technic and Volvo Construction Equipment?
The goal was to move the hauler 50 meters using only LEGO Technic elements.
How did the teams approach solving the challenge?
Teams worked on various prototypes, including pulley systems, crawlers, and winches, sharing discoveries and ideas.
What were the key challenges faced during the project?
The project faced challenges due to curvy flooring, requiring recalculations and improvements to ensure all wheels reached the ground for optimal pulling power.
What was the outcome of the final test in the STEM challenge?
The final test involved pulling a 100,000-kilo hauler with a force of 10,000 newtons, culminating in success and a message of perseverance and belief in achieving the seemingly impossible.
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Summary
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LEGO engineers create innovative solution for Volvo.
- The Volvo A60H is the world's largest articulated hauler, weighing 43 tons and nicknamed "THE BEAST."
- A STEM challenge was created by LEGO Technic and Volvo Construction Equipment to move the hauler 50 meters using only LEGO Technic elements.
- Bright young engineers from around the world were selected to solve this challenge within 3 months.
- Teams were formed, including Chaos Crew, Notcrackers, MekTek-8, and Dreambuilders, all part of the First LEGO League.
- Initial designs were tested, but technical difficulties arose, leading to the need for a stronger prototype.
- A pulling force of 10,000 newton was required to move the hauler, prompting brainstorming for innovative solutions.
- Teams worked on various prototypes, including pulley systems, crawlers, and winches, sharing discoveries and ideas.
- The Dreambuilders' design was chosen as the most plausible solution, leading to precise blueprints sent to LEGO engineers.
- 33 platforms with 256,608 LEGO Technic elements and 792 Control+ XL motors were constructed to move the hauler.
- Despite initial failure due to insufficient pulling force and overheating fuses, the teams remained determined to analyze, improve, and try again.
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LEGO project overcomes challenges, achieves success
- The project faced challenges due to curvy flooring, requiring recalculations and improvements to ensure all wheels reached the ground for optimal pulling power.
- Extensive rebuilding was undertaken with 80 platforms, 728,168 LEGO Technic elements, and 1920 Control + XL motors, totaling 2000 hours of building from the LEGO Factory.
- The final test involved pulling a 100,000-kilo hauler with a force of 10,000 newtons, culminating in success and a message of perseverance and belief in achieving the seemingly impossible.
