Does the new collision detection system in 0.23 mean...

[tntristan12]

...that we will finally get to deploy artificial gravity rings and have them work as walkable surfaces!? I know that during Kerbalkon, it was specifically mentioned that this would allow things like aircraft carriers and floating platforms - essentially landing on a hard surface that is splashed down would register your craft as landed. Even if this doesn't allow AG right off the bat, could it (will it?) be expanded to allow for such?

Looking forward to hearing what speculations people may have about it!

[Tidus Klein]

Wait! We can walk on floating stuffs now!!?

There goes what was left of my life.

[Themohawkninja]

It's certainly worth a shot. The ring will probably have to be spinning at a very precise rate though. If you do decide to try it, I would suggest using ion engines to make it spin so that you have precise control without spinning the ring too fast.

[tetryds]

Yes, probably

I also belive that it's going to fix kerbonault sickness syndrome, when they cannot get up and belive that they are floating on the space if touching any ship parts

[Kasuha]

What I saw in their feed, the Kerbal was able to walk on the platform when the ship was splashed down, but he was not able to walk on the same platform when the ship was flying.

So I think this only applies to splashed down ships.

[tntristan12]

Oh. Well there goes my hopes and dreams for an AG ring. Still, doesn't mean that it can't be modified to work! Personally, I'd like to see the local gravity be reflected inside ship parts (cockpits, hab module, lab, etc.), which would include artificial gravity. Comeon devs, I'm sure it can be done!