Did you know that Star Wars is partially responsible for the development of some pretty impressive technology? It’s true. Advanced prosthetics, for instance, have been heavily influenced by Luke Skywalker’s robotic hand from The Empire Strikes Back. And that’s just one example.
Sadly, the most obvious tech, lightsabers, still hasn’t been fully realized (and, honestly, they might be too dangerous even if we could build them.) But a different cutting tool from the science-fantasy franchise, called a vibroblade, might have just become a reality.
The Seattle Ultrasonics C-200 chef knife is the world’s first ultrasonic knife. And if it delivers on its promise, it could change the industry forever.
Good vibrations
As you may have surmised from the terms “vibroblade” and “ultrasonic,” this knife promises technology based on vibrations. However, it’s not quite as simple as making a knife that, well, vibrates.
Inside the handle, there’s a precision device that causes the blade to vibrate at a speed of 40,000 times per second. The thing is, you won’t be able to see it with the naked eye, nor feel it in your grip or even hear it — it’s that subtle.