Theoretically speaking - Piloting a humanoid mech...?

Question

Were such a system available, would a good way to pilot such a complex humanoid machine be through a non-invasive neural interface? Like, say, a suit that could read and interpret neural signals detected through the skin? I realize such systems today are nowhere near sufficiently advanced to be able to do such things.

- Curious

Answer 1

LOL, sounds like someone's been playing too much MGS4.

Answer 2

Currently, pilots use vision to determine what their vehicle is doing, and move  joysticks, the larger control stick, or steering wheels and pedals to control the vehicle. Now that vehicles are becoming "fly by wire", or computer controlled, more efficient ways to get data to and from the pilot are needed.

So, yes, I would say more advanced interfaces will be used. But, sending data to the nerves through the skin is not efficient; I expect implants in the brain to connect directly to the machine.

The pilot will probably view a holographic image viewed from outside the machine, for best performance.

By the way, the machine will probably be robotic, with a link back to a pilot located a safe distance away. Then, when your mech is destroyed, your best pilots are still available.