/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/researchers-design-cylinder-with-cloaking-capabilitiesConcept (via Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona) Slowly but surely, the cloaking devices seen on almost every sci-fi show in existence are becoming a reality. Sure we can’t actually hide a Klingon Warbird (we haven’t figured out how to build one ...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/researchers-design-cylinder-with-cloaking-capabilitiesTue, 27 Mar 2012 21:25:32 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:2e95d5da-ce99-43f8-8046-25ad32e7e3afDAB0<p>Hi Cabe,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are several techniques to make objects undetectable to certain detecting devices.</p><p>A true &quot;Cloak&quot; would need the ability to remain undetectable to a wide range of detecting devices.</p><p>I am not sure that I can see a benefit to this research as I do not understand the area in which making something undetectable is useful to the general populace.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just my opinion.</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=13888&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">