A UK-based startup, Invisibility Shield Co., has developed a functioning “invisibility shield” using a technique called lenticular lensing. This technology involves a series of thin, cylinder-shaped lenses arranged parallel on a surface. The shield works by redirecting light away from the observer, making objects behind it appear to disappear. The shield is particularly effective at obscuring horizontal lines, creating a smudged effect for vertical elements. Although this technology has military origins and has been in development for years, the consumer-oriented product has gained attention for its ability to visually cloak objects, making it popular for fun and creative uses online.

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