Is a mech suit possible?

[Appollo]

From the way I look at it...mechs are possible but highly fragile. Any ideas for fun?

[okamikk]

it definately is possible, and it wouldn't be fragile either

it would simply be impractically massive.

[TheBytemaster]

From the way I look at it...mechs are possible but highly fragile. Any ideas for fun?

Are you talking about making a mech suit using frames? Because jajk has a nice mod that might just make that dream a little less of a dream.

http://forums.technicpack.net/threads/1-5-x-redstone-in-motion-redpower-frames-1-1-1-1-july-3.47048/

[miniboxer]

Are you talking about making a mech suit using frames? Because jajk has a nice mod that might just make that dream a little less of a dream.

http://forums.technicpack.net/threads/1-5-x-redstone-in-motion-redpower-frames-1-1-1-1-july-3.47048/

I am pretty sure he is talking about IRL, not minecraft. This is offtopic.

[TheBytemaster]

I am pretty sure he is talking about IRL, not minecraft. This is offtopic.

Minecraft, real life, same difference.

Functional real-life-use mech suits now are basically limited to frames that support existing humans and augment their strength.

As far as "real" mechs go, the Japanese have created -THIS-

It may lack real weapons, but if you're spending that much anyways, I don't think that should matter too much.

[Cheap Shot]

As far as "real" mechs go, the Japanese have created -THIS-

It may lack real weapons, but if you're spending that much anyways, I don't think that should matter too much.

I want to win the lottery.

[theprolo]

Depends on what they're used for, really.

I doubt a mech suit would be particularly useful in combat if it had legs, because chances are it would be easily knocked over. even if it could get back up, it could cause major problems and make them a sitting target for however long it takes to get back on its feet.

[okamikk]

Depends on what they're used for, really.

I doubt a mech suit would be particularly useful in combat if it had legs, because chances are it would be easily knocked over. even if it could get back up, it could cause major problems and make them a sitting target for however long it takes to get back on its feet.

if it had a good auto-balancing system, it could be very hard to tip over.

have you seen the mulebot?

[theprolo]

Nope. Send a link and I'll see :P

[okamikk]

Nope. Send a link and I'll see

here ya go

[Viktor_Berg]

here ya go

This is a better version.

[Vivacity]

Anyone heard if the game Hawken or Titan Fall. That's how I imagine mechs to be. Though with advancements I'm sure we could reach an Iron Man or MPS equiv.

[theprolo]

here ya go

Looks cool - the stability on that thing is actually pretty impressive. It makes a weird noise though...

This is a better version.

What the hell did I just watch?

[Lethosos]

Reminds me of a YouTube clip of a baboon-based walker prototype that I saw some time ago, I thought that was a clever way to make a walker mech using proven real-world systems. It's not a flexible as a real baboon, given how fast it can turn, but with some real impetus it may be far better.

[TheBytemaster]

here ya go

Ph33r the Big dog, it can now throw cinderblocks. LINK

Have a smaller, cuter version as well. LINK

[Torezu]

Pacific Rim. That is all.

[Melfice]

Pacific Rim. That is all.

I'm gonna see it when it comes out, but I can already get annoyed by how the mechs are controlled by two or three pilots at the same time.

I mean, how does that work, even? Is it a fail-safe for when one pilot gets knocked out? Is it because one human doesn't have enough "processor power"?

And how does it work when one person fucks up?

ARGH!

Other than that, mindless Godzilla smashing? Yes please!

[Lethosos]

Okay, this one piqued my interest. Why? Because this one achieved what we hoped would be possible in robots. Just give it more time to really improve it.

[Melfice]

I'm also interested in the HAL Robotsuits.

These look like they're going to be of tremendous help all over.

I believe they're also working on torso units.

[theprolo]

I'm also interested in the HAL Robotsuits.

These look like they're going to be of tremendous help all over.

I believe they're also working on torso units.

Have you looked in the description? It's HAL. Built by Cyberdine.

Is it me, or does that read like an extract of an "Evil Robot" checklist?

[Melfice]

I do not care.

It's one of the companies that's working on making an Iron Man suit possible.

They could call the torso piece GLaDoS for all I care, as long as I can be Iron Man.

(But more than that, it really is an amazing piece of technology that can have incredible applications in medical situations.)

[Viktor_Berg]

Okay, this one piqued my interest. Why? Because this one achieved what we hoped would be possible in robots. Just give it more time to really improve it.

That walk isn't nearly as swagger as it could be.

[Lethosos]

You dissin' the cute fem-bot? They almost got dem hips goin' on her. :D

[Viktor_Berg]

Oh come on, the bot emulates a female asian. What hips?

[Lethosos]

And how many girls have you been with?

They definitely do have hips, you just have to be watching. :p