By exploiting the quirks of human vision, Northwestern University engineers have designed a drone that nearly disappears before the eyes. For years, researchers have tried to design invisible drones and robots using camouflage, transparent materials or light-bending optical systems. But the Northwestern team instead used a concept called "motion blur"—the same effect that makes fast-spinning fans and propellers seem to disappear.

Scientists at Northwestern University have designed a drone that spins so fast it disappears before your eyes.

‘Phantom Twist’ drone spins so fast the human eye can’t see it

By exploiting the quirks of human vision, Northwestern University engineers have designed a drone that nearly disappears before the eyes. For years, researchers have tried to…

Computational design generates a spinning drone that’s nearly transparent

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