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File Size: 2181 KB
Print Length: 224 pages
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press; 1 edition (August 29, 2011)
Publication Date: August 29, 2011
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B005GW3VB2
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As the title suggests, this book examines whether Iron Man could exist in the real world. As with Michio Kaku’s book “Physics of the Impossibleâ€, answering the question involves defining the various meanings of “impossible.â€One way to parse the question is, “Is Iron Man possible today given the existing state of technology?†In and of itself, this question is of limited interest because the answer is, “no.†There’s certainly a demand, and so if Iron Man could exist given current technology, he probably would. That’s not to say it isn’t interesting to learn about what technologies are holding us back and where the cutting edge of relevant technologies lies—both of which are addressed by the book.Still, a more interesting inquiry is, “Will Iron Man ever be reality given the physical laws that we know to govern the universe?†While more intriguing, it’s also a harder question to definitively answer. It’s impossible to foresee all the technological developments that might come along to answer the seemingly insurmountable challenges (e.g. Tony Stark’s inevitable Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).) The book deals with the critical question of what challenges would have to be overcome for Iron Man to be reality.As Zehr suggests, the appeal of Iron Man is that he’s considered to be among superheroes for the common man. Like Batman, the sufficiently bright and diligent nerd may fantasize that, “That could be me.†You or I can’t be Superman or Wolverine, but given enough money, smarts, and training we could be Batman, or—even better—pilot the Iron Man suit. Put in this light, the book may seem like just another frivolous attempt to capitalize on the popularity of superheroes to sell books. However, there’s actually a great deal of food for thought packed in the book. Like others, I read the book because its title is “Inventing Iron Man†and not “Neuro-motor control of a self-propelled armor system†or some other suitably scholarly title.Dr. Zehr has the bona fides to delve into this topic. He is a Professor who investigates questions of how the nervous system controls movement. That subject may not constitute the sum total of critical concerns, but it’s one of the most important challenges. For Iron Man to move the way he does in the movies and comic books, Tony Stark’s impulses to move have to be transmitted seamlessly to the servo-motors that move the suit. From dodging Col. Rhodes’ (i.e. War Machine’s) punches to ducking RPGs, Stark can’t be quick enough if he has to manually steer the device. Then, of course, there’s the issue of feedback. Any neophyte meditator who’s had his or her foot fall sound asleep will know how difficult it is to walk surefootedly when one can’t feel anything through one’s foot.[“Iron Man 3†movie spoiler commentary in this paragraph.] One of the most damning challenges for making Iron Man a reality is the high probability of severe concussions. Let’s say you make the suit out of a material that is virtually indestructible? This may be possible. However, the pilot’s mushy brain is still sloshing around inside that impenetrable armor. One can remotely pilot the suit in order to negate this (as has been done in the comic books and the third movie), but—at that point—is it still Iron Man? I know from a writer’s perspective it’s a lot harder to maintain tension if there’s nothing human on the line. In the third movie about 30 autonomously piloted suits get wiped out and the viewer doesn’t care—the only source of tension is that Tony Stark is without armor half the time.Some of the most interesting discussions are about where the current state of the art lies with respect to: a.) direct mind control over mechanical systems; b.) a “flying suitâ€; and c.) robotic movement enhancers. Zehr conducts interviews with those engineers and technologists involved in such technologies, and finds out where we are presently. Letter “a†above seems to be the least developed of the three technologies, but they are all active lines of research.I enjoyed this book and found it interesting. I think anyone who is interested in the state of technology and its limits will find it a nice pop-sci introduction to the subject. The use of superheroes as a pedagogic device may be overdone, but it continues to work because we are fascinated by the edge of possibility, and that’s what superheroes represent.
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an intriguing, well written book. i've only read the first 2 chapters, but I don't see it slowing down. This is my first e-book and i love the ease of download and it is easy to read on my ipad.
Wish I had the money and time to build a suit!
We have actually purchased several copies of this book, not so much for content, but for the idea of it. Our engineering friends have definitely enjoyed it.
Inventing Iron man: a good book for those interested in the possibility of 'powered exoskeletons' and related devices. not so good in actually presenting a possibility of specifically Iron Man or the technical side of things. Much is explained about the feasibility, or lack thereof, for these suits, and putting humans inside them.No detail, for example, is given of recent advances in nanotechnology, materials, power generating/energy harvesting devices, actuators, etc, which could make an "Iron Man" suit actually practical within our lifetime. There's a good reason the U.S. military is funding projects like this. As an electrical Engineer who enjoys seeing the technical descriptions and attempts to reverse-engineer devices, this exploration was intriguing, but lacked further exploration. The Iron man suit, is after all, the pinnacle of a futuristic technology. Explaining it away as unfeasable using current technology is only unfair.That is all.
Review by Steven King, MBA, MEdSometimes, when making an emphatic point to students, a teacher's best intentions do not always accomplish what he thinks they should. As an unashamed Batman devotee, once upon a time I made a passing reference to the greatness of The Dark Knight as a prelude to one of my lessons. Prior to delving into the world of mathematics with this group of high school students I said something akin to, "Just imagine--a mere man who became a tremendous superhero. No one could be as great as Batman." Without missing a beat, one of the students in the middle of the class piped up, "Have you ever heard of Iron Man?" With tongue-in-cheek, I told him I did, but I would only award extra credit for receipt of Batman paraphernalia.As comic book denizens will know, Iron Man is the invention of Tony Stark, a 30-something genius inventor who inherited Stark Industries from his father at the tender age of 21. Prior to that, at age 15 his penchant for brilliance took him to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he would earn two college degrees: one in physics and the other in engineering. On the most recent Forbes Fictional 15, his net worth of $9.4B places him at the number six slot - two spots above the much more conservative true identify of Batman, Bruce Wayne (Whose $7B net worth is still nothing upon which to sneeze.). Incidentally, he is right behind #5 Jed Clampett (The Beverly Hillbillies), but oil inheritance and country living doesn't sell any comic books.Dr. Paul Zehr answers my former student's query with an insightful analysis about the Golden Avenger. His Inventing Iron Man: The Possibility of a Human Machine pulls back the curtain to determine the plausibility of such an endeavor--actually constructing a fighting machine such as the one popularized by Tony Stark in the comic book series.Zehr's analysis is compelling as he seeks to establish the credibility of Iron Man. In the course of his narrative he scrutinizes such topics as:* What time frame would be required to produce a pilot sufficiently trained for the job?* The timeline required to produce the actual suit, based upon applicable technological trends.* Scientific advances in brain-machine interfaces and the type implied in the Iron Man design.* Effects of alcohol intoxication upon the ability of an Iron Man character (Any Iron Man devotee should recognize that Tony Stark drinks a wee bit much).As I read this account, I found Zehr's development of neuroprosthetics particularly intriguing. Given his doctoral work in neuroscience, he has the uncanny ability of avoiding strained technical jargon in favor of skillfully leading the novice through what would otherwise prove to be a cerebral quagmire. One learns that Iron Man's suit would have to have been an advanced brain-machine interface that merely augmented the neural (and physical) abilities of its wearer. As Mr. Stark even said, "I am Iron Man. The suit and I are one."Previously, I had the privilege (and pleasure) of reading Dr. Zehr's "Becoming Batman." Contrasted with this work, his writing seems to be much freer and more comfortable--giving the reader an insightful, yet thoroughly enjoyable look into the possibility of becoming Iron Man.Perhaps authoring a few books about superheroes implies that Dr. Zehr has a hidden desire to offer an elective course in their mythos at the University of Victoria, British Columbia. Inventing Iron Man is not merely a scientific work, it also includes plentiful illustrations and frequent comic book quotes to keep Iron Man fans interested. An appendix detailing milestones in Iron Man's development rounds off this work before Zehr's inclusion of an impressive bibliography for those seeking additional information.Highly commended to all who enjoy a look into the world of superheroes--but science nerds will like it, too.
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