The raw skunkworks project from Swiss retailer MiCasa — MiCasa Lab — is all about devote scientist , engineers , and unhinged the great unwashed a secure blank space to crop on the types of projects that might otherwise go unsupported due to a lack of “ practicality ” or “ commercial-grade viability ” or “ any reason for beingness whatsoever . ” And thank god it does — otherwise we might never have had the wonderful , living - affirm pleasure of depend upon this tiny - lid - wearing puppy atop a magic carpeting .
The levitating rug lay down use of six set ofneodymium magnets — the strongest type of permanent attractive feature presently produced — and is currently able to support a pet consider 5lbs up to 3 in , about . An forthcoming incarnation , though , promises to apply a 22 lb pet up to 8 in high . So let ’s hope Mr. Jingles ai n’t scared of stature .
The pug-dog - supporting carpet is just one of a richness of groundbreaking product ( mobile phone break as piercings , strain - powered motorcycles , etc . ) to come out of MiCasa , which is being build up into a ware evolution center called the Nordic Society for Invention and Discovery . Unfortunately , none of the projects currently have plans to become commercially available . But with the ultimate dream being a flying carpet fit for a human , here ’s to hoping that changes — and presently . [ Wired ]
Photos by Helena Karlsson , courtesy of Wired
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