Exoskeleton turns three-legged dog into the ultimate bionic pup

Engineers make the impossible possible, one fantasy build video at a time

Jan. 1, 2025
Discover how industry experts are channeling their skills in their spare time to create a more imaginative world.

Engineers are always at the forefront of innovation, whether they’re solving problems in the workplace or using their creativity at home. In this video collection, watch as industrial engineers, designers, programmers, and STEM professionals showcase how they channel their skills to build a more fun, imaginative world during their free time.


Latest video: I built an exoskeleton for my three-legged dog 

In this video, inventor Simone Giertz builds an exoskeleton for her three-legged dog, Scraps, to help alleviate the strain of its solo back leg.


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I put my trash cans on rails and now they move automatically!

In this video, Max Maker, a YouTuber and product design engineer, demonstrates how he created a trash train to automatically move his garbage bins.

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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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