The "invisibility cap" becomes a reality... Scientists create a huge shield that bends light at this price
The shield is large enough to hide several people standing side by side - CCO
British scientists have developed a 6-foot-long "large invisible shield" that can hide multiple people through new technology based on bending light, in an invention that brings to mind the idea of the "invisibility cap."
The shield, which is priced at £699 (about $880), uses a carefully designed array of lenses to bend light, making objects behind it almost invisible.
The price of the "Stealth Shield" indicates that it will be available to ordinary users and within the reach of people who want to hide, according to a report published by the British newspaper "Daily Mail".
The newspaper stated that it has become possible for the dream of invisibility, which has haunted millions of people since their childhood, to be realized through the idea of the “invisibility cloak,” which has spread widely due to its appearance in Harry Potter stories and novels, after the invention of the huge shield.
Unlike Harry Potter's cloak, the shield created by Invisibility Shield Co. is large enough to conceal multiple people standing side by side.
The manufacturer said that this shield is the brainchild of the London-based company, which came up with the initial idea for the shield, which bore the name “Megashield” in 2022.
The large shield is 6 feet long and 4 feet wide, and is made of high-quality polycarbonate. Using a precisely designed array of lenses, reflected light from the person behind the shield is directed away from the person in front.
An earlier version of the shield was released in 2022 but was large enough to accommodate one person sitting cross-legged. Furthermore, users had to support the shield themselves.
“Our new shields have been completely redesigned to be more stable when left freestanding, and easy to carry wherever you want,” the company said.
She added, "The new ergonomic handles make holding and carrying the shield more comfortable, while keeping your body in the optimal position to remain hidden."
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