pop sci had a brief article today about how DARPA is currently researching “adaptive camouflage” (ala the predator of um…predator, or motoko of ghost in the shell) for use by the soldiers of the future. “adaptive camouflage“, as its name implies and readily apparent in the comparison to predator (dur), is an advanced form of cloaking that allows the wearer to blend into their surroundings using an imaging camouflage that mimics its surroundings. its not so much invisibility as it is a more advanced form of concealment. the technology is also not so far off, and as nasa engineer philip moynihan points out, “It’s just a matter of when…“
the aforementioned “adaptive camouflage” is in many ways similar (same actually) as the invisibility cloak created by the japanese inventor susumu tachi, who is coincidentally still developing invisibility/transparent technologies. his newest pursuit is applying his technology to window-less rooms…one potential application of which is applying it to airplane cockpits so pilots have unobstructed views. the key component to tachi’s technology is the use of “retro-reflectum“, a new material that can transmit 3-dimensional images, allowing the “camouflage” to look more convincing than simply projecting images onto traditional surfaces. yay for stealth. this should revolutionize the ninja industry.
> DARPA pursuing stealth (via pop sci)
> new invisibility tech by susumu tachi (via bbc)
hmmmmm you know if you want be a voyuer theres no need to go as far as an invisibility cloak, all you need is this http://snipurl.com/7c3v ….perv.
http://snipurl.com/7ced , thought this was kinda cool, who needs friends when you have these!?
ok, that robot is a bit scary. watch as it befriends you, serves you tea and crumpets, then chops you up at night as you sleep.
would be nice if that invisible cape from Ghost in the Shell was for sale.. ^_^
Wow, the robosapien can fart! That’s a lot of entertainment for only $132 + shipping. I wonder if there’s an easy installment plan?