Chapter 1
Building a learning block with local silicon
Chapter 2
Visualizing the unseen through quantum leaps
Chapter 3
The art of taking the world apart
Chapter 4
The biology of growth and active rest
YOUR GOAL
Master of Deconstructing the universe with ARTi and 007skaty
Ch 3 · The art of taking the world apart
007skaty The Art of Reverse Engineering
Part by part, / down to the patch, / a perfect match!
007skaty Engineer Eiji Nakatsu reshaped the train nose to mimic the bird, stopping loud sonic booms caused by tunnel
BETA
007skaty Search the whimsical illustration to discover how tiny details tell a giant story.
Fun Fact
Copying physical keys: Security researchers can easily 3D print a working key replica using just a single smartphone photograph.
Glossary
reverse engineering (noun)
The process of analyzing a system to identify its components and understand its design structure. In 1947, the Soviet Union cloned interned American B-29 bombers to build their own strategic superfortress.
The process of analyzing a system to identify its components and understand its design structure. In 1947, the Soviet Union cloned interned American B-29 bombers to build their own strategic superfortress.
Quiz
What is the process of taking a finished product apart to see how it works called?
Quiz
What microscopic force allows geckos to climb smooth vertical glass walls without glue?
Quiz
Which American bomber did Soviet engineers reverse-engineer to create the Tu-4 superfortress?
Quiz
Which bird's beak inspired the aerodynamic redesign of the Japanese Shinkansen bullet train?