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Giant Robots, or Mecha, in films and comic books fascinate audiences, but are usually considered impractical even with improved technology in the future. Today we'll look at them and concepts like power armor and exoskeletons and see if such suits might have a practical role in warfare or uses other than combat.

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Credits:
Giant Robots & Power Suits
Episode 182, Season 5 E16

Written by:
Isaac Arthur

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Darius Said
Jerry Guern
Keith Blockus
Matthew Campbell
Phonetic Failure

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Paradox Interactive, "The Titan" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
Marcus Junnikkala, "A Fleet Behind The Moon" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
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Ender Guney, "Big Gun Epic Cinematic" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEioEoqyFPsOiW8CepDaYg