Elon Musk considers 'flying metal suit of armor' after Trump assassination attempt

After the Trump shooting incident, Elon Musk hints at developing advanced armor for enhanced personal safety.

Elon Musk, often compared to Marvel’s Tony Stark due to his futuristic innovations and vast wealth, sparked excitement and skepticism on X with his recent post. 

On July 14, 2024, Musk, playfully known as the "Dogefather," posted, "Maybe it’s time to build that flying metal suit of armor." 

This statement quickly drew parallels to Tony Stark’s Iron Man, especially coming a day after an assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.

Musk's message has led to a mixed reception online, with some ridiculing the idea, while others are enthusiastic, likening it to Stark’s transformation into Iron Man. 

The concept isn’t just a flight of fancy; recent technological advancements hint at the possibility. 

The British Royal Navy has already showcased a Jet Suit with arm-mounted thrusters, and a Japanese firm, Tsubame, has developed a 15-foot-tall robot with articulated digits, suggesting that Musk’s vision could be within reach.

Furthermore, researchers at the University of Tokyo have invented Jizai Arms, cybernetic arms that mimic human movements, adding more credibility to the potential realization of Musk’s proposed suit. 

While the idea of a fully operational "flying suit of armor" akin to Iron Man’s remains in the realm of science fiction, the technological building blocks are rapidly evolving, hinting that Musk’s tweet might be more than just whimsy.