Gizmodo: levitation

Levitron Revolution Makes Your Junk Look Awesome While Suspended in Space

Andi Wang — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:00:00 EDT

For those who have a treasured item you want to display in style, the Levitron Revolution uses some sort of electromagnets—or anti-gravity voodoo magic—that levitates and slowly rotates your prized possession in space.

As long as your collectible weighs around 4 ounces or less and is non-ferrous, this device will pick it up, spin it around, and illuminate it with its built-in LED spotlights. Apparently, the Levitron Revolution is not in production yet, but when it becomes available sometime in August, I'm going to get two just so I can put my levitron on display using my other levitron. [Fascinations via BBG via OhGizmo]

Amazing Fly Stick Levitating Toy Doesn't Need Spells, Just Static Electricity

Kit Eaton — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:45:00 EDT

"Wow!" was basically my reaction to this video of the Fly Stick levitating toy in action, followed by the realization that this is about as near as you'll ever get to really playing with magic (or the Force, my inner geek reminded me). Of course the forces it uses are all very real: it's a mini battery-powered Van der Graaf generator, and it uses electrostatic repulsion to keep some 3D mylar shapes aloft. So you don't need to utter "wingardium leviosa!" or indeed "use the force!" to make it work, but that's not going to stop hundreds of delighted users from doing so, now is it? Out now for $27. [ThinkGeek via OhGizmo]

Hoverit Lounger: Relaxation Through Levitation

Sean Fallon — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:52:13 EST

The latest in relaxation technology comes to us from British company Hoverit in the form of a handmade acrylic lounger that can hover in mid air. As you might have guessed, the gravity defying aspects of the chair derive from repelling magnetic forces in both the bed and base. Hoverit also suggests that the magnetic forces can "help back, muscular problems and headaches" in addition to delivering a relaxing sensation akin to floating on air. More after the break.

The CAD designed chair pictured here is the first in what will become a series of magnetized floating chairs. Unfortunately, pricing information has not been made available—but think expensive thoughts. That having been said, the least they could do is throw in a cushion. Floating chair or not, the word "comfort" doesn't readily come to mind when I look at this thing. [Product Page via Trendhunter]

Crealev Floating Lamp Leavens Any Room

Wilson Rothman — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:13:51 EDT

In the future, everything will levitate. Take for example Angela Jansen's floaty lamp, shown by the Netherlander firm Crealev at a show during Dutch Design Week. (Oh, you don't attend?) It's actually the shade that hovers using magnetic levitation over the light-up lamp base, but it's enough to make you truly believe in magic. Or at least in all those other maglev products on the market, like the photo frame, computer mouse and $90,000 limited-edition sculpture. (And let's not leave out the SkyMall star, the floating globe). After the jump, there's a short video clip of the spinning Crealev lamp—and its kid sister, the levitating candy dish—shot by Moco Loco.

[MoCo Loco via Crave]

Magnetic Levitation Photo Frame

Jason Chen — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:30:10 EDT

Don't settle for just a plain old picture frame when you can have a picture frame suspended in mid-air. This magnetic levitation device uses a magnetic field to suspend pretty much any metallic object as long as it's not too heavy. While it's suspended, you can give it a little push to see it twist around—fun when you've got a globe instead a picture of your kids.

The IF 3000 Magnetic Levitation device is available for £70 ($127) and the photo frame for £14.99 ($25). – Jason Chen

Magnetic levitation ornament [Coolest Gadgets]