New 3D thermal cloak hides objects from heat in any direction
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed the first 3D-printed thermal cloak capable of concealing objects from infrared detection.
The brief
A team at the University of Illinois has successfully created a 3D-printed thermal cloak. The device functions by concealing objects from infrared cameras, effectively masking their thermal signatures.
Reports highlight that the cloak can hide objects from heat signatures in any direction, a development described as a first for this technology. Future developments will be determined by further testing of the device's practical applications.
Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for potential real-world implementation or manufacturing.
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Quick answers
Who created the thermal cloak?
A team at the University of Illinois developed the device.
What does the cloak do?
It conceals objects from infrared cameras by masking heat signatures from all directions.
How is the device made?
The cloak is 3D-printed.
The reporting (8)
- First-ever 3D thermal cloak created by U of I team Yahoo · 48d ago
- 3D-printed thermal cloak makes objects invisible to infrared cameras heise online · 48d ago
- Tech Tuesday: Scientists create heat cloaking device WLNS 6 News · 48d ago
- First-ever 3D thermal cloak created by U of I team WCIA.com · 48d ago
- New 3D Thermal Cloak Conceals Objects from Heat in All Directions Bioengineer.org · 48d ago
- 3D heat cloak hides omnidirectional thermal signature The Engineer · 48d ago
- New 3D-printed ‘invisibility’ cloak can hide objects from infrared cameras Interesting Engineering · 48d ago
- New 3D thermal cloak hides objects from heat in any direction Phys.org · 48d ago
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