There's one thing I've always wondered /co/, how exactly does iron man's suit work?
He doesn't have any joysticks, keyboards, or buttons inside his suit, how is he able to shoot repulsor blasts, control the speed of his jets, all without touching anything?
>>77514008
partial voice command
movements keyed to activate certain funtions
eye trackers in the heads up
switches he can flick with his tongue
and the ever popular, the suit is part of his body
>>77514008
I reckon it works very well.
>>77514008
I always figured it was linked to his nervous system, but before that was a scifi concept it was definitely transistors, radio waves, and/or cervos.
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>>77514008
It doesn't. He's a children's fiction character.
>HEY GUISE HOW DOEWS RUDOLPHS NOSE GLOW SO BRITE?!!!
That's you.
It is operated by flexing his ass cheeks.
>>77514179
Some sort of mutation that causes biolumenecence I'd imagine
Pre Iron Man 3
He uses sensors that track movement of his muscles, and basically has a finger gesture for anything specific, such as firing the repulsors. That as well as JARVIS with voice command and basically being a co-pilot.
Post Iron Man 3
He uses a neural-nervous interface, and JARVIS controls basic functions and readings.
>>77514008
Psychic interface
The helmet has some sort of cybernetic interface installed. Reads his brain waves and responds to his commands in this manner. Believe it or not, this is based on existing technology if I'm not mistaken.
The repulsors respond to certain movements I believe, and the HUD probably works by tracking his eyes.
The suit has an integrated computer system monitoring and managing the systems, but I imagine everything runs faster and more efficiently with an AI like JARVIS present.
General
>Designation: Mk. VII Rapid Response Combat Propulsion Suit
>Height: 6 feet
>Weight Unoccupied: Approximately 250 pounds
>Designer: Tony Stark
>Manufacturer: Assembled via privately owned Stark Industries CISCO automated manufacturing system
Helmet Systems
>Pressurized helmet allows for high altitude hypersonic flight and operation underwater
>Breath filters protect against pathogens and CBRN threats
>Retractable faceplate allows the wearer to eat and drink without removing helmet
>Individually calibrated high definition exterior microphones replicate human hearing, and can adaptively reduce or amplify incoming sounds to protect or enhance the wearer’s hearing as needed
>Cybernetic interface allows the wearer to control all armor systems quickly and seamlessly by thought. This interface can be calibrated to respond only to certain individuals
>Adjustable voice projector can amplify or modulate the wearer’s voice on command, and can be used to issue voice commands to the suit’s AI control system
>Eye lenses are composed of a bullet resistant polycarbonate with interior organic light emitting diode screens for heads-up display projection
>Heads-Up Display utilizes a multi-dock interface. Standard docks are Flight, Diagnostics, Mapping, Communications, and Targeting, which each display pertinent data, such as arc reactor power levels, pitch ladder displays, radar and LIDAR displays, 3D compass display, suit integrity, biomonitoring feedback, environmental data, and flight data, such as altitude, position relative to sea level, acceleration, G-force, G-LOC indicators, vertical velocity indicator, thrust indicator, control surface positioning, and course trajectories. During combat, the standard HUD is replaced by a composite weapons display which includes various targeting and weapons data
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>Artificial neural net processor computer acts as the suit’s central control system. Although capable of managing all suit systems independently, an artificial intelligence can boost operating speed, make more complicated calculations during flight and combat, and manage suit systems more efficiently overall. In the case of designer Tony Stark, this role is usually filled by his personal intelligence system JARVIS, modelled and named after the late Stark family butler Edwin Jarvis. This system is geared for direct human voice interface, and is capable of mimicking human speech and vocal patterns in order to smooth human/AI interactions
>Augmented reality system displays relevant information about the wearer’s immediate environment wherever possible. For example, if an automobile were to enter into focal range of the optical receptors, performance specifications and a short description will be displayed in the peripherals of the HUD
>Retinal scan security system
>Integrated encrypted communications system with full cellular phone, wireless internet, telepresence, and comms interception functionality
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Armor
>The suit’s armored shell is composed of non-explosive reactive armor plating. Composed of a matrix of silicon carbide segments sandwiched between two sheets of alloy plating, this armor is incredibly durable, capable of resisting high caliber rounds, incredibly high pressures, extreme temperatures, radiation, electricity, various CBRN threats, even glancing shots from armor piercing tank shells. The armor plates are composed of an alloy which consists of 95.5% cooled carbon nanotube reinforced nickel titanium in order to resist extreme temperatures during hypersonic flight and multiple high velocity impacts and weapons strikes during combat, and 4.5% gold to accommodate the suit’s electrical de-icing system, the voltage of which can be increased for offensive purposes, all fitted over a silicon-infused steel frame. This alloy is similar to the shell of the Stark Industries Seraphim tactical satellite, modified for hypersonic flight and heavy combat. In the event of a projectile penetrating the outer shell, the silicon carbide core prevents the projectile from reaching and penetrating the inner alloy layer. This set-up also serves to reduce weight so as not to compromise the suit’s power-to-weight ratio. An unintended consequence of the de-icing system’s direct connection to the suit’s power core is that any exceedingly large electrical discharge suffered will travel directly to the core, potentially recharging or even supercharging the suit’s power levels
>Locomotion is provided by a series of high output servo motors and mechanical actuators concealed beneath the suit’s armor plating. Due to the high power output of the arc reactor core, these systems enhance the wearer’s natural strength by a remarkable 200%. For example, a 190 pound man who is capable of lifting his own body weight will be able to lift weights approaching 20 tons while wearing the suit.
>>77516227
>This system serves to reduce fatigue and grant physical blows incredible striking power
Life Support
>Miniature rebreather allows fully independent sealed operation underwater, at high altitudes, or in a CBRN environment
>Hull pressure transducers track external pressure based on factors such as speed and altitude, and adjust internal pressure accordingly. This allows the suit to achieve hypersonic flight at high altitudes and operate at extreme depths underwater
>Integrated biomonitoring system incorporates EEG, EKG, blood pressure monitoring, magnetic resonance imaging, and toxicology samplers in order to perform in-field medical diagnosis. For maximum accuracy, an on-board AI should conduct this process
>Bio-recycling system can filter and recycle urine to produce drinkable water in the field
>Manual release controls allow the wearer to control pressure seals and air brake flaps in the event of a catastrophic power system failure
>>77516244
Sensor Arrays
>Synthetic aperture radar allows for predictive 2D ground mapping out to 12 kilometers
>Lidar allows for precise terrain avoidance and 3D environment/structural mapping
>Active electronically scanned array radar uses cylindrical coordinates to rapidly auto-queue multiple targets and plot precise flight paths and weapons trajectories
>Inertial navigation system utilises multiple accelerometers, gyroscopes, and optical path difference readings to precisely calculate position, orientation, and velocity. This system is completely independent and immune to jamming
>Environmental sensors track temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind speed, and atmospheric composition, and can alert the wearer to the presence of radiation, harmful chemicals, and pathogens in the immediate vicinity
Power Systems
>Primary power is provided by the Mk. III Miniaturized Arc Reactor. Based on a full sized model which is used to power the Stark Industries main manufacturing plant, the Mk. III is about the size of a human fist, yet has a maximum power output of 12 gigajoules per second, quadruple the power output of earlier palladium core models. A miracle of fusion technology, the arc reactor is similar in design to the Tokamak fusion reactor, which utilises magnetic fields containing plasma which is used for high output fusion reactions, all of which is contained within a helical containment unit. However, Stark’s design is far more compact, and utilises a unique core composed of a previously non-existent element which Stark synthesized himself. This element, similar to theoretical element ununoctium, derives from Howard Stark’s research into synthesizing vibranium, and is incredibly stable and durable, and, unlike palladium, has no harmful side effects
>In the event of primary power being depleted or disabled, various secondary systems can provide enough power to keep essential systems operational, albeit at significantly reduced efficiency.
>>77516263
>These secondaries include high capacity batteries, solar collection arrays, and simple electrical ports which can receive power from simple apparatuses such as car batteries
Flight Systems
>Utilizing Stark Industries’ signature repulsor technology, the suit’s boots house high output propulsion systems which allow the wearer to achieve high altitude hypersonic flight. This technology utilises energized particle flows to create thrust. Due to the arc reactor’s incredibly high power output, these thrusters are capable of outperforming the latest military fighter jets with ease. Maximum speeds are theoretically as high as Mach 8, and maximum flight altitude is approximately 90,000 feet, higher than the record set by the legendary SR-71 Blackbird spy plane
>Additional thrust systems in the calfs and shoulder blades can provide increased thrust at a cost of increased power consumption. Dual chest thrusters allow for incredibly rapid climbs at angles near 90 degrees, even during hypersonic flight
>Built in to the outer shell are a series of crystallized titanium control surfaces which allow for rapid and precise maneuvering at incredibly high speeds despite the suit’s naturally non aerodynamic shape
>>77516279
Armaments
>Originally designed as flight stabilizers, models Mk. III and above are equipped with weapons grade palm repulsors. Thermoplastic lenses utilizing variable prismatic shutters direct and modulate energized plasma particle flows, providing constant output in order to hover or provide stabilization during flight, or high intensity short bursts for offensive purposes. The Mk. VII’s upgraded plasma chargers increase power and decrease recharge time during combat
>Shoulder mounted quad missile batteries contain 23 micro homing missiles each. These, along with all other guided projectile weapons, contain independent microcomputers which are connected to the suit’s targeting systems, allowing them to independently home in on multiple targets
>Thigh-mounted quad AGM missile batteries
>Hip-mounted flare/chaff launchers
>Upgraded from the Mk. VI’s one-shot single beam chemical lasers, the Mk. VII contains two tri-barrel laser batteries, each with a 5 gigajoule maximum output. Although these lasers now feed directly from the suit’s power core, extended use still consumes significant amounts of power and is not recommended
>Dual wrist-mounted guided anti-armor AGM/AAM missile launchers
>8 forearm-mounted dual micro missile batteries
>Although the arc reactor’s primary function is to provide power to the suit, the core’s housing is equipped with a thermoplastic lens and emitter system similar to the palm repulsors. Through this lens, the arc reactor can expel energy directly for offensive purposes, allowing its full power to be projected, making this the suit’s most powerful weapon
>>77516070
>this is based on existing technology if I'm not mistaken.
true. right now all we can manage is basically manipulating a cursor, but the proof of concept is there
>>77516299
Deployment System
>Utilizing technologies pioneered in the Mk. V Portable Suit, the Mk. VII is equipped with a rapid deployment system which removes the need for the automated assembly gantry used with previous models. In standby mode, the Mk. VII takes the form of a large box, approximately 6 feet tall. Upon activation, a pair of retractable laser scanners interface with a pair of encoded bracelets worn by the operator. Upon establishing that the individual is authorized for use, the box unfolds, and the armor will assemble itself around the wearer automatically. Although this system lacks the Mk. V’s portability, it is equipped with a short range propulsion system, allowing it to travel to the wearer’s position, and can even assemble in mid air. Despite its relative lack of mobility, no functionality is sacrificed, unlike the Mk. V, which had only basic functionality in order to remain lightweight and portable
>>77514179
Welp, as autistic as it may be, apparently somebody disagrees with you
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>>77516299
where did you get this info
>>77514179
>HEY GUISE HOW DOEWS RUDOLPHS NOSE GLOW SO BRITE?!!!
Wasn't that explained that it was a gift from a fairy during the Frosty crossover?
