Now you see him ... Japan's invisible man

[RED FIRE COW]

TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Is he the Invisible Man?

 

It looks like as if three men walking behind are seen through the body of graduate student Kazutoshi Obana during a demonstration of optical camouflage technology at Tokyo University on Wednesday.

 

The demonstration conducted by Professor of Engineering Susumu Tachi is an early stage of his research that he hopes will eventually render camouflaged objects virtually transparent by wearing an optical device.

 

The photo was taken through a viewfinder that combines moving images from behind and in front of Obana, who was wearing a luminous jacket to create the transparent effect.

 

The technology could prove useful for various professions.

 

Surgeons could use it to see through their own fingers and surgical tools during operations.

 

Another use could be in aviation where pilots could make cockpit floors transparent.

 

[aman]

I bet in five years you can by the suit at radio shack. God, our kids get all the good toys.

Just aman

[dethfire]

Important point is that it's generated by a viewfinder. So someone walking by wouldn't see that effect.

[RED FIRE COW]

Why dont they just say it it could be used for WAR!

:help:

[Sayonara]

Originally posted by RED FIRE COW

Why dont they just say it it could be used for WAR!

:help:

No it couldn't.

 

It would make people easier to hit - you'd just have to aim in the general direction of the gaggle of Japanese technicians dragging a load of equipment around after a flourescent soldier.

[RED FIRE COW]

Yeah cause I couldnt quite understand how it worked. So I guess it wouldnt be possible to hide an entire base lol or a sniper for that matter.:slaphead:

[blike]

you'd just have to aim in the general direction of the gaggle of Japanese technicians dragging a load of equipment around after a flourescent soldier.

 

lol haha