Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Watch the DARPA daily livestreams starting August 3 at: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPLJFQsLFLhg

Free entry to the Public: eventbrite.com/e/darpa-lift-challenge-tickets-1989830631985

Learn more about the DARPA Lift Challenge including rules and meet the competitors at:
https://www.darpa.mil/research/challenges/lift

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0:00 - Introducing: the DARPA Heavy Lift Challenge
2:50 - Who is DARPA
6:38 - The genesis of the DARPA Lfit Challenge
8:55 - The "why" behind the rules
12:57 - This seems impossible
14:36 - How does this compare to current technology
16:46 - Is the 55 lb weight limit too low?
20:17 - Why cost per lb per mile is such a big deal
26:21 - You can view and visit the DARPA Lift Challenge
28:35 - JB predicts the winner