/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/handheld-wall-scanners-see-everythingCambridge Consultants recently announced the development of their 3D imaging, handheld, radar system called &quot;Sprint&quot; to see into walls. The device will can look through most materials, create a map of what is inside, and be moved along the surf...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/handheld-wall-scanners-see-everythingWed, 13 Apr 2011 19:52:51 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:7ba14c73-cf6d-4044-901f-66107ba28a1aDAB1<p>Hi E,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A lot of this technology was developed by the mining and mineral exploration guys to find oil, gas, gold, copper, etc.&nbsp; I am surprised that it has finally gotten refined for use at this level.&nbsp; I wonder if they have used it for finding land mines yet?&nbsp; I could se a lot of uses for this device in search and rescue, especially in earthquake areas like we have just seen in Japan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lets hope that the technology gets commerciallised real soon for those purposes.&nbsp;&nbsp; As for your neighbors, you could always use a radar detector or get a really big dog.&nbsp; Spreading the rumor that you have automatic weapons in the house can also make them more wary than curious.</p><p><span>[View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-7ba14c73-cf6d-4044-901f-66107ba28a1a/contentimage_5F00_1.png:16:16]</span></p><p>Thanks,</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=12378&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">