Zedy’s New Toy: A Robot from Japan

Posted by Edwin Tam On 15 Dec 2009

It’s not a fashionista robot. But a mini, scurrying thing that pushes a faceted ball around on its controller’s commands. Mr Roboto is a smart fella who knows how to avoid thieving robots and dock at his recharging station while looking insufferably cute at the same time. Imagine a swarm of mini Mr Robotos as they tackle, track and steal the ball enroute to goal.

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Metamaterial = Invisible Cloth

Posted by Unknown On Jan 12, 2009 at 12:06 AM

Invisible Cloak Using Metamaterials

Of all the Fantastic Four’s powers, the Invisible Woman’s ability to disappear and project force shapes comes out tops. Although, Mr Fantastic’s rubbery, bendy and stretchy powers rank a close second (best explained by this joke about Martians swinging with Humans).

And the invisible cloth, made from meta materials which supposedly do not exist, is the very embodiment of my disappearing act dream.

(Cue Arty-Farty Disappearing Act Video)

Disappearing Act Video (Shameless Self-Promotion)

The only problem is that the cloak’s really a giant metal can.

It’s kind of hard to move around in it. But maybe we’ll see some kind of commercial use soon, perhaps an invisible panic room?

Source: LiveScience


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