There are many people who do not like getting wet when they are outdoors. They would rather be dry, especially when they have nice clothes on and have spent a lot of time on their hair. This is why when it rains many people carry umbrellas with them. Umbrellas are important because they act as a shield to us. However, they are very flawed. For example, they start breaking down when there is strong wind. Also, it is very tedious entering a room with a wet umbrella that is dripping everywhere. This is why scientists have created an "invisible umbrella".
In essence, the umbrella isn't entirely invisible because the stick you grasp on to is still visible. The difference with this umbrella is that it does not have a top. Instead of having a top to block out the rain, this umbrella forces an artificial wind up through its handle on the top and deflects incoming raindrops before they can hit your head. The umbrella has an on/off switch, and you can even adjust its power.
To learn more about this umbrella, click on the link: http://weburbanist.com/2012/11/28/air-umbrella-stay-dry-under-invisible-water-shielding-wind/
Hi Andres! Thank you for posting. This is very interesting, can you please explain how this works scientifically? What scientific principles does the invisible umbrella use to repel water and keep people dry?
ReplyDeleteThe umbrella forces an artificial wind up through its handle on the top and deflects incoming raindrops.
DeleteThis is very cool. Do you know when/if it is ever going to be released to the public? Because I want one.
ReplyDeleteI would definetly purchase this item. It is also useful in the sense that regular umbrellas take up a lot of room on the sideways, especially living in the city, this can be a problem. Considering this, can multiple of these umbrellas function when close to another?
ReplyDeleteThis seems like a very innovative and cool product! But do you think that its going to be cost effective? Does it run on battery?
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