A pressure-sensitive, knitted electronic textile that acts as a musical interface .
The technology requires complex sensors to prevent high-frequency deformations that make control difficult . Alternative "Magic Carpet" Technology Ionic - Magic Carpet
It is important to distinguish this from other technologies also referred to as "Magic Carpets": It is a 4-inch-wide sheet of conductive plastic
These electrical waves push thin pockets of air from the front of the sheet to the rear, creating lift and thrust, allowing the plastic to float and move just above a surface . Key Features of the Princeton Ionic Magic Carpet
It is a 4-inch-wide sheet of conductive plastic that uses "ripple power" to create waves of electrical current .
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The "Ionic - Magic Carpet" likely refers to the developed by Noah Jafferis at Princeton University , which uses ionic wind technology to lift and propel a thin plastic sheet. It is often described as a "magic carpet" due to its quiet, flat appearance that moves by creating ripples, similar to a swimming motion or a hovercraft . Key Features of the Princeton Ionic Magic Carpet