Floating Pixels (IMAGE)

University of Sussex

Floating Pixels

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The pixels are levitated using a series of miniature ultrasound speakers that create high-pitched and high-intensity soundwaves that are inaudible but forceful enough to hold the spheres in place. They can be spun and flipped using electric force fields.

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Sri Subramanian / University of Sussex

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