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28 March 2024

Bionic eyes, invisibility cloak unveiled

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A science fair in London is drawing much attention for a pair of bionic eyes and the latest invisibility experiments on show.

According to a report by Sky News, researchers say the bionic eyes, which are on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition , could be a low-cost way to help thousands of people.

The prosthetics are worn like glasses and contain a small camera connected to a tiny powerful computer.

The software recognises objects of significance and uses LEDs within the glasses to light them up, allowing users to see nearby items more clearly.

Harry Potter fans will also be able to see how close they could be to getting their own invisibility cloak, just like the boy wizard.

Professor Ulf Leonhardt from the University of St Andrews will show his attempts to develop a blueprint for a cloaking device.
 
His theory suggests bending light around an object using artificial optical materials in order to provide the ultimate disguise.