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title: A real invisible cloak
date: "2003-02-09T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 964
description: I discovered a real invisibility cloak developed by researchers in Japan that mirrors Harry Potter’s magical gear. Using optical camouflage, the tech projects background scenery onto the wearer to create a functional, transparent visual effect.
keywords: [optical camouflage, invisibility cloak, japanese technology, harry potter, kurzweilai]
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[An invisible cloak](http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_747591.html?menu=news.latestheadlines), a la Harry Potter. Except that it's real, and Japanese. [via KurzweilAI](http://www.kurzweilai.net)