# Gyroscopic Anti-Gravity Wheels Derek Muller Shows the Wonders of Gyroscopic Precession By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-03-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigravity References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/anti-gravity-wheel/273191/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/1veritasium) The science behind anti-gravity items and forces have been studied heavily for a long time. There are many ways to give something the [appearance of floating in the air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-cybertruck), but how many things actually do it? In this video, Derek Muller shows how to use the force of gyroscopic precession to make something truly defy gravity. At the start of the video Derek and another muscular man try and lift a 42 pound weight on a bar with one hand. This is obviously quite difficult and neither can do it, that is until they [spin the weight at 2500 rpm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-drive) then it simply floats around in a circle by itself. While it may not truly be an [anti-gravity bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen-traverse), the science behind it is sound and the illusion is amazing to watch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gyroscopic Precession:** Harnessing the force of gyroscopic precession to create anti-gravity effects. - **Floating Illusion:** Creating the appearance of floating objects through the manipulation of gyroscopic precession. - **Anti-gravity Devices:** Exploring the development of actual anti-gravity devices based on gyroscopic precession. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Incorporating gyroscopic anti-gravity effects into live performances, movies, and virtual reality experiences. - **Fitness Equipment:** Designing gym equipment that utilizes gyroscopic precession to enhance workouts and offer unique challenges. - **Science and Research:** Further studying the principles of gyroscopic precession to unlock new technologies and applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Inspired Hovering Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen-30.md) - [Suspended Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen.md) - [Optical Illusion Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serena-antigravity-humidifier.md) - [Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmoglobe.md) - [Optical Illusion Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winben-levitating-air-purifier.md) - [Square-Wheeled Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarewheeled-bicycle.md) - [Video Game Gravity Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-mans-sky-gravitino-coil.md) - [Motor-Powered Diwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel.md) - [Galactic-Themed Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-desk-pen.md)