We are obsessed with super suits. It is the peak of imagined technology. It’s like we have recognized the limits of the human body - and we have decided that all we need to become super strong, fast and flying is robotics. From Iron Man, RoboCop to the Gundam franchise, they are known as mechsuits, exosuits, and mobile suits. I wanted to know what exactly these suits do, how can we break them down into different parts of technology. What real world tech is out there that would be familar to science fiction fans. And how far away are we from the ideal super suit.&nbsp;Sources<ul><li>The Science of RoboCop <a href="http://collider.com/robocop-science/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://collider.com/robocop-science/</a></li><li>Friedl, Karl & J. Buller, Mark & Tharion, William & Potter, Adam & L. Manglapus, Glen & W. Hoyt, Reed. (2016). Real Time Physiological Status Monitoring (RT-PSM): Accomplishments, Requirements, and Research Roadmap.</li></ul>Give the podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or StitcherFollow the podcast on <a href="https://twitter.com/factandscifi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @FactandSciFi<hr> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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