Invisible Cloaks, Translucent Walls

jd writes "The University of Tokyo has developed the illusion of invisibility, under the name of 'Optical Camouflage.' The system is remarkably simple - you have a mix of light-sensitive and light-emitting devices attached to an adapted reflective surface. The devices are hooked to a computer, which simply projects on each side whatever is on the opposite side. The result is more of a translucent look, than real invisibility, but the potential is there. The inventer's next objective is to make walls that are invisible, using the same technology. Project a real outside image onto an interior wall without windows. This almost sounds more frightening than the cloak, since there's no reason why the sensors would have to be placed outside. Imagine a world where PHBs can turn their office wall into a window onto any cube. Zero privacy. The technology is great, but the potential for abuse is definitely there." Update: 06/15 00:20 GMT by T : You may remember we mentioned this project when it was cloak-only.

Comments

This is one of coolest things I've ever seen

[kevn]

what can I say? This is cool as hell. Can you imagine what 10 or 20 years of developement in the "invisibility" field will produce? I have a feeling this is only the tip of the iceberg. kvn

OMG

[mboverload]

That is super crazy!!! *thinks of watching girl next door in bath* w00t!

Re:Future of armed infantry

[i.r.id10t]

+1, underrated

Privacy?

[t_allardyce]

How is the wall thing a privacy issue?? its just like having a camera pointing at your cube and the boss watching on a monitor!? I don't see how the wall bit changes anything?

Re:Future of armed infantry

[Samah]

You ambush the enemy with just a pen?

The pen is mightier than the sword.
erm... gun even ;)