Invisible Toyota Prius Car, University of Keio, Japan

Technology keeps finding new ways to amaze us. Scientists at the University of Keio, in Japan, have developed an ''optical camouflage'' system that makes the rear seats of a Toyota Prius invisible when reverse is engaged, offering the driver a much better view when backing into a parking spot or out of the driveway. No doubt the see-through Prius will be popular among fans of Harry Potter and his cloak of invisibility.

Using optical camouflage technology, researchers at Keio University showed off a ‘see-through Toyota Prius’ that renders the back seat invisible. This would allow the driver to see exactly what is behind the vehicle, rather than relying on the rear view camera that doesn’t really offer a full field-of-view. The technology basically captures footage from behind the object and projects the background onto the seat.

 

Using the same optical camouflage, technology experts at Mercedez Benz had figured out how to make an entire car disappear earlier this year. The researchers created the illusion that their new zero emissions F-Cell Mercedes Benz is not even there at all, the Daily Mail reported. The camera shoots video on the passenger side of the car and the video is displayed in real time on the driver side of the automobile.