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Joe steps up to test out the ride that gives you the thrills of a theme park without leaving home.
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The team attempts to build a hi-tech Pyro Pack to help firemen see in burning buildings.
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The team of inventors takes-on the future of thrill rides.
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The team of engineers attempts to build the first all-terrain vehicle based on legs and not wheels.
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The team of inventors looks into the future of gaming, and attempts to prototype giant, boxing robots that carry-out the actions of shadow-boxing people in only two weeks.
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Make Your Own Toys With the...Ever wanted to make your own toys? With the 3D printer, your number one childhood dream just became reality.Prototype This (01:46)
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Backyard Waterslide SimulatorJoe steps up to test out the ride that gives you the thrills of a theme park without leaving home.Prototype This (02:58)
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Automated Pizza DeliverySick of waiting for the pizza delivery guy? The Prototype This! guys build an automated delivery robot for city dwellers.Prototype This (03:38)
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Personal Airbag TestIt is D-Day and the team tests out their portable airbag on a courageous stunt man.Prototype This (02:53)
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Mike North -- The Nano ManHammer and chisel? Not for Mike. He creates the smallest sculptures around and holds the land speed record for a Viking ship.Prototype This (03:04)
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Flying LifeguardUnguarded beaches have just become a little safer with the succesful testing of a pair of automated airborne lifeguards.Prototype This (03:23)
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Forklift BalletTired of getting sand kicked in ya face? The Airtrax Forklift turns 90 lb. weaklings into He-Men.Prototype This (00:54)
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Testing Rhex the Six-Legged...The team challenges RHex the six-legged robot to an all terrain obstacle course. The team models Rhex's unique design to create a six legged all terrain vehicle.Prototype This (01:47)
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Six-Legged ATVAfter perfect dry runs in the workshop, it's time to see if the experimental legs can really carry the robot's overweight chassis.Prototype This (02:15)
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Traffic Busting TruckThe team combines omnidirectional wheels, pneumatics, steel legs and an innovative control system to create a vehicle that drives over traffic and can park almost anywhere.Prototype This (02:57)
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Wearable AirbagThe team comes up with an amazing invention to help prevent falling injuries that threaten workers in high-altitude jobs.Prototype This (02:55)
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Terry's Tool KitOur special effects master has created some truly amazing movie moments. Check out a few of Terry's coolest tools.Prototype This (03:22)
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