Since just about the beginning of mankind, UFOs have been seen around the world, and each person has their own theory on them. A widely accepted theory about these spacecrafts is that they use some sort of anti gravity technology. Sure, we may be able to imitate this effect, but we have not actually gotten to the true state of anti gravity. On our way towards being able to levitate objects, without simply giving an outside force to push against gravity, we have discovered some very intriguing inventions. A recent invention that struck my interest is the anti gravity platform.
The platform is about as long and wide as a sheet of paper and stands only a few inches off the ground, or table in this case. While it is not true anti gravity, it poses the question “What comes next”. The anti gravity table, while it is not actual anti gravity technology, is still incredibly interesting. The platform uses a total of seven magnets, one in each corner and two in the middle as well as the platform itself, in order to create a driving force against gravity that simulates anti gravity. This technology is small, only being able to hold about three ounces, but it is also affordable as well.
Most people hear the phrase “anti gravity” and think of some giant government project that costs trillions of dollars and will be ground breaking technology; either this or Mythbusters. In reality, this small device, while expensive, is still affordable. If you want to get your hands on one it will run about ninety euros averaging out to about one hundred and twenty dollars. While this platform is little more than a toy for evil geniuses wanting to take over the world, what comes next in our step towards the future? Being able to levitate objects, even if it’s not true anti gravity technology, could end up being the inspiration for some amazing technology and I, for one, can not wait to see what comes next.
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