# Real Flying Carpet Physicist Turning Aladdin's Vehicle Into Reality By Victoria Tremlin | Published 2008-01-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-carpet References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2007/12/19/scicarpet119.xml) & [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2007/12/19/scicarpet119.xml) The mythical, magic carpet method of travel may become reality as a mathematician works on solving the clues to levitation. Although Professor Lakshminarayanan Mahadevan of [Harvard University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyss-institute) in Cambridge, Massachusetts has only proven he can float an object the size of a bank note, he believes his work can continue in order to innovate a [man-carrying carpet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-carpet-cleaner). In a report recently published by The Nature journal, the professor explains that the concept works on vibration and is compared to the actions of a sting wray. The new discover may also lead to new technology, machinery or even toys with [levitating parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-cybertruck). If it can evolve into more stylish alternatives to the traditional Arabian rug, this could be the new trend in travel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Levitating Transportation:** The development of a man-carrying carpet that uses vibration to levitate presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the transportation industry. - **Levitating Technology:** The discovery of levitating parts opens up the possibility for new technology and machinery with floating components, creating disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology sector. - **Levitating Toys:** The concept of levitation in toys can lead to innovative and engaging play experiences for children, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the toy industry. ### Where This Applies - **Travel:** The development of a man-carrying carpet with levitation capabilities could disrupt the travel industry by offering a unique mode of transportation. - **Transportation:** Levitating transportation technology has the potential to disrupt the traditional modes of transportation by introducing a new form of travel that is stylish and innovative. - **Technology:** The discovery of levitation technology can disrupt the technology industry by enabling the creation of new devices and machinery with floating components. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flying Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-concepts.md) - [Optical Illusion Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-carpet.md) - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md) - [Air Travel-Certified Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klein-vision-aircar.md) - [Working Flying Car Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-prototype.md) - [Machine-Washable Shag Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machine-washable-shag-rugs.md) - [Versatile Omnidirectional Floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holotile.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Futuristic Bladeless Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetopetra.md)