The video shows a robotic arm scooping up dirt on a barren landscape. The arm is attached to a machine that is not visible in the frame. The arm moves in a smooth, controlled manner, scooping up the dirt and lifting it upwards. The landscape is rocky and barren, with no visible vegetation or water sources. The dirt being scooped up is a light brown color, and the arm is a metallic gray color. There are no other objects or people visible in the video.