Invisibility cloak. Would this be useful in applications other than art?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:05:17 -0400

This artist has made a career out of making himself invisible. Would you use a technique such as this for yourself or your troops?
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/10/arts/liu-bolin/index.html

Liu Bolin's homemade invisibility cloak - CNN.com

Chinese artist Liu Bolin addresses hot-button issues by 'disappearing' into his works. One decade on, Liu reveals his latest work and what's to come.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 12 at 2015 9:12 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:12:03 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member Sweet, this is useful, in my opinion it promotes discipline and situational awareness. You need these tools to survive on the battlefield. I think this would be good for the TBI clinic for memory loss and occupational therapy.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Sep 12 at 2015 9:24 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:24:46 -0400

It's fun, but we have to actually get into the "science" of camouflage if we're talking about Troops.

Did you you know that cats actually don't have "sharp" vision. It's actually quite blurry and they can't see Red at all. Deer see Ultraviolet. (Most) Humans have a hard time seeing Indigo.

If you look at the MARPAT, you can see how effective that pattern is. But look at Tigers, and the areas they are located. Why are they Orange? And Striped? Basically it's about figuring out how the human eye breaks up patterns on common backgrounds.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 12 at 2015 10:27 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 10:27:56 -0400

Interesting. I may just have to invent something like this....

Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 12 at 2015 11:04 AM

SN Greg Wright — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 11:04:26 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member It's coming. In fact the concept is simple: analyze the area around you, and project the portion of it that you're blocking on the front of you. Trick is to do it with a fast enough 'frame-rate' to avoid blur, and that's probably the current hold-up. But you can bet DARPA is working on it.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2015 11:36 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 11:36:33 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member, the application possibilities are endless.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2015 12:38 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 12:38:23 -0400

https://youtu.be/sHI8HH6HrF0

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 12 at 2015 12:51 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 12:51:45 -0400

In a heartbeat.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2015 2:48 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 14:48:02 -0400

https://youtu.be/sHI8HH6HrF0

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2015 2:56 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 14:56:03 -0400

I could use it to sneak in at night!