Working Iron Man Style Palm Laser Weapon

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Working Iron Man Style Palm Laser Weapon
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Yes, OK, I know that the weapons in Iron Man’s palms are technically repulsor beams, which, at least as I understand them, are a kind of wholly sci-fictional counterpart to the equally sci-fictional “tractor” beam.

But this somewhat alarming device from German laserhacker Patrick Priebe, who previously has produced a handheld Nd-YAG pulse laser that will punch holes in sheet steel, counts as “working” in the sense that it is a dangerous, if not deadly, directed energy weapon that you can wear on your palm. It’s built using a 1000mW laser diode plus a thick slab of brass to act as a heatsink.

There’s no indication that Patrick has any designs on vigilantism, fortunately, but I’m wondering how long he will be able to resist the temptation. Remember, kids: With great power comes great responsibility. [via Hack a Day]

30 thoughts on “Working Iron Man Style Palm Laser Weapon

  1. Viswa Prathap says:

    Awesome .. Truly great..! 

  2. Anonymous says:

    I need this.  I don’t know why, but I do.

    1. domi says:

      I know right!!!

  3. sean greenskie says:

    DO WANT!

  4. Anonymous says:

    Triple the power output of this and his other “toys,” and figure out a way to give them some decent range, and I’d buy them all if I could.

  5. Anonymous says:

    Triple the power output of this and his other “toys,” and figure out a way to give them some decent range, and I’d buy them all if I could.

  6. Lauren Freemer says:

    name your price, i want this so bad!

  7. dan says:

    can u even buy them if so where?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

  8. SuperG says:

    How much, will buy it

  9. jamie 123 says:

    i will buy it for 400£ please
    :)

  10. Christian says:

    Hey how can I obtain or make one of those awesome lasers?

  11. Ryan g says:

    I want this

  12. Austin G says:

    How would you make one of these or could i buy one that outputs a higher power? Please email me back thank you.
    -Austin

  13. Anonymous says:

    HOW MUCH?!?!?!?!?

  14. ken says:

    the tech of the iron man is not as off though as you think he uses a concentrated light beam through a magnifying glass pretty much but the laser is a must have how in the hell do i get or build one

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