Hide Shape

The "hiding" of "hidden shape" does not refer to the disappearance of the object's contour, but rather the "collapse" of three-dimensional sense. Vantablack, due to its extremely low reflectivity, eliminates the light and shadow details on the surface of objects, making it impossible for the brain to construct depth information. Visually, three-dimensional objects lose their sense of volume and appear as a deep, bottomless two-dimensional black void. It is a super black coating material composed of vertically arranged carbon nanotubes, capable of absorbing up to 99.96% of visible light, and is used in multiple fields such as aerospace, military, and art.

The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.

(1) Vantablack is a super black material developed by Surrey NanoSystems in the UK. It is known for its extreme black color, which can absorb almost all light that hits its surface without reflecting any light. This material is composed of carbon nanotubes, which are arranged very tightly so that they can capture light and prevent it from escaping, creating an almost perfect black color. (2) The difference between Vantablack and regular coatings is that traditional black coatings can only absorb up to 90% of light. We must find a nanostructure that fully utilizes its geometric and mechanical properties to capture more photons. The research direction was quickly determined: carbon nanotubes. In 2007, it was confirmed that the light absorption effect of this covering layer was better than that of Z306.