A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Set Your Lasers To FUN!

In the space of half an hour I received a link to this video from about twenty robot friends!

The full story can be found over on Gizmodo.

Also see Laser Etched Fingernail Calendar.

Comments

204 responses to “Set Your Lasers To FUN!”

  1. allana Avatar

    i volunteer to try this out myself and write a BME article about it. all i need’s the hookup… Roo?

  2. allana Avatar

    i volunteer to try this out myself and write a BME article about it. all i need’s the hookup… Roo?

  3. allana Avatar

    i volunteer to try this out myself and write a BME article about it. all i need’s the hookup… Roo?

  4. allana Avatar

    i volunteer to try this out myself and write a BME article about it. all i need’s the hookup… Roo?

  5. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    allana – Speculating first, then laserating.

  6. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    allana – Speculating first, then laserating.

  7. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    allana – Speculating first, then laserating.

  8. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    allana – Speculating first, then laserating.

  9. CutThroat Avatar

    Must have this.

  10. CutThroat Avatar

    Must have this.

  11. CutThroat Avatar

    Must have this.

  12. CutThroat Avatar

    Must have this.

  13. Warren Hiller Avatar

    Dear Noah Matteson: Why do you keep referring to the art of Tattooing when this is specifically related to the art of Branding/Scarification?

    But while on the topic of that did anyone ever happen to watch the Documentary where they were discussing using a Dot Matrix Printer (I believe it was a dot matrix printer0 to print this organic liquid type matter in such a way to re-produce human living tissue/organs,etc?

    Totally gave me Fifth Element flashbacks.

    With the laser etching put into a body modification form it’d require a much more altered look, perhaps smaller and compact but I’m totally picturing a huge tube like shape with a gripper handle at one end and a laser etcher that moves from top of the tube down to a few inches before the grip…going in a circular rotation, thus being able to laser etch entire arms and legs in a matter of a short time! 😀

  14. Warren Hiller Avatar

    Dear Noah Matteson: Why do you keep referring to the art of Tattooing when this is specifically related to the art of Branding/Scarification?

    But while on the topic of that did anyone ever happen to watch the Documentary where they were discussing using a Dot Matrix Printer (I believe it was a dot matrix printer0 to print this organic liquid type matter in such a way to re-produce human living tissue/organs,etc?

    Totally gave me Fifth Element flashbacks.

    With the laser etching put into a body modification form it’d require a much more altered look, perhaps smaller and compact but I’m totally picturing a huge tube like shape with a gripper handle at one end and a laser etcher that moves from top of the tube down to a few inches before the grip…going in a circular rotation, thus being able to laser etch entire arms and legs in a matter of a short time! 😀

  15. Warren Hiller Avatar

    Dear Noah Matteson: Why do you keep referring to the art of Tattooing when this is specifically related to the art of Branding/Scarification?

    But while on the topic of that did anyone ever happen to watch the Documentary where they were discussing using a Dot Matrix Printer (I believe it was a dot matrix printer0 to print this organic liquid type matter in such a way to re-produce human living tissue/organs,etc?

    Totally gave me Fifth Element flashbacks.

    With the laser etching put into a body modification form it’d require a much more altered look, perhaps smaller and compact but I’m totally picturing a huge tube like shape with a gripper handle at one end and a laser etcher that moves from top of the tube down to a few inches before the grip…going in a circular rotation, thus being able to laser etch entire arms and legs in a matter of a short time! 😀

  16. Warren Hiller Avatar

    Dear Noah Matteson: Why do you keep referring to the art of Tattooing when this is specifically related to the art of Branding/Scarification?

    But while on the topic of that did anyone ever happen to watch the Documentary where they were discussing using a Dot Matrix Printer (I believe it was a dot matrix printer0 to print this organic liquid type matter in such a way to re-produce human living tissue/organs,etc?

    Totally gave me Fifth Element flashbacks.

    With the laser etching put into a body modification form it’d require a much more altered look, perhaps smaller and compact but I’m totally picturing a huge tube like shape with a gripper handle at one end and a laser etcher that moves from top of the tube down to a few inches before the grip…going in a circular rotation, thus being able to laser etch entire arms and legs in a matter of a short time! 😀

  17. Warren Hiller Avatar

    ps: I would have also accepted the entry title of: “Set Your Fricken Lasers To FRICKEN AWESOME!”

    But as always liking the cut of your jib Roo 😉

  18. Warren Hiller Avatar

    ps: I would have also accepted the entry title of: “Set Your Fricken Lasers To FRICKEN AWESOME!”

    But as always liking the cut of your jib Roo 😉

  19. Warren Hiller Avatar

    ps: I would have also accepted the entry title of: “Set Your Fricken Lasers To FRICKEN AWESOME!”

    But as always liking the cut of your jib Roo 😉

  20. Warren Hiller Avatar

    ps: I would have also accepted the entry title of: “Set Your Fricken Lasers To FRICKEN AWESOME!”

    But as always liking the cut of your jib Roo 😉

  21. Emaline Avatar

    This is so cool! Instructables is one of my favorite sites. A friend is making me the tetris shelves. And I’ve thought about using the pretty neat jello molds for random things.

  22. Emaline Avatar

    This is so cool! Instructables is one of my favorite sites. A friend is making me the tetris shelves. And I’ve thought about using the pretty neat jello molds for random things.

  23. Emaline Avatar

    This is so cool! Instructables is one of my favorite sites. A friend is making me the tetris shelves. And I’ve thought about using the pretty neat jello molds for random things.

  24. Emaline Avatar

    This is so cool! Instructables is one of my favorite sites. A friend is making me the tetris shelves. And I’ve thought about using the pretty neat jello molds for random things.

  25. Arikel Avatar
    Arikel

    OMG! That’s awesome! If you follow the story and the laser etch heals well, I’m so gonna find one of those machines and get one done *__* I love the space invaders one!

    I really really hope it leaves a good scar, not something that will fade in a week!

  26. Arikel Avatar
    Arikel

    OMG! That’s awesome! If you follow the story and the laser etch heals well, I’m so gonna find one of those machines and get one done *__* I love the space invaders one!

    I really really hope it leaves a good scar, not something that will fade in a week!

  27. Arikel Avatar
    Arikel

    OMG! That’s awesome! If you follow the story and the laser etch heals well, I’m so gonna find one of those machines and get one done *__* I love the space invaders one!

    I really really hope it leaves a good scar, not something that will fade in a week!

  28. Arikel Avatar
    Arikel

    OMG! That’s awesome! If you follow the story and the laser etch heals well, I’m so gonna find one of those machines and get one done *__* I love the space invaders one!

    I really really hope it leaves a good scar, not something that will fade in a week!

  29. Bunson Avatar

    Lol, I just read this on Engadget and was about to email you guys with a link to the article, but I guess you guys beat me to it.
    http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/04/laser-etched-tattoos-dont-try-this-at-home-kids/
    http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Tattoo/

  30. Bunson Avatar

    Lol, I just read this on Engadget and was about to email you guys with a link to the article, but I guess you guys beat me to it.
    http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/04/laser-etched-tattoos-dont-try-this-at-home-kids/
    http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Tattoo/

  31. Bunson Avatar

    Lol, I just read this on Engadget and was about to email you guys with a link to the article, but I guess you guys beat me to it.
    http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/04/laser-etched-tattoos-dont-try-this-at-home-kids/
    http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Tattoo/

  32. Bunson Avatar

    Lol, I just read this on Engadget and was about to email you guys with a link to the article, but I guess you guys beat me to it.
    http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/04/laser-etched-tattoos-dont-try-this-at-home-kids/
    http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Tattoo/

  33. Peanutbutter Avatar
    Peanutbutter

    the space invader would have been my choice too

  34. Peanutbutter Avatar
    Peanutbutter

    the space invader would have been my choice too

  35. Peanutbutter Avatar
    Peanutbutter

    the space invader would have been my choice too

  36. Peanutbutter Avatar
    Peanutbutter

    the space invader would have been my choice too

  37. lolo_at_heart Avatar
    lolo_at_heart

    if that would actually scar well, then sign me up!! but its seems too easy and doesnt look like it blisters or anything. so me thinks it would fade rather quickly, which is lame!!

  38. lolo_at_heart Avatar
    lolo_at_heart

    if that would actually scar well, then sign me up!! but its seems too easy and doesnt look like it blisters or anything. so me thinks it would fade rather quickly, which is lame!!

  39. lolo_at_heart Avatar
    lolo_at_heart

    if that would actually scar well, then sign me up!! but its seems too easy and doesnt look like it blisters or anything. so me thinks it would fade rather quickly, which is lame!!

  40. lolo_at_heart Avatar
    lolo_at_heart

    if that would actually scar well, then sign me up!! but its seems too easy and doesnt look like it blisters or anything. so me thinks it would fade rather quickly, which is lame!!

  41. slovan Avatar
    slovan

    hello!
    i try my self the same think, but i burn my hand very nice.

    i have one 200W laser, one 240W & one 800W.

    i think the 200W is good for burning skin.
    i try with:
    -240W

    -120dpi
    -40power
    -100speed
    and it was too much. my skin was like burning wood… 🙂

    and i won’t to know what kind of setting have you used?

    thank you!

  42. slovan Avatar
    slovan

    hello!
    i try my self the same think, but i burn my hand very nice.

    i have one 200W laser, one 240W & one 800W.

    i think the 200W is good for burning skin.
    i try with:
    -240W

    -120dpi
    -40power
    -100speed
    and it was too much. my skin was like burning wood… 🙂

    and i won’t to know what kind of setting have you used?

    thank you!

  43. slovan Avatar
    slovan

    hello!
    i try my self the same think, but i burn my hand very nice.

    i have one 200W laser, one 240W & one 800W.

    i think the 200W is good for burning skin.
    i try with:
    -240W

    -120dpi
    -40power
    -100speed
    and it was too much. my skin was like burning wood… 🙂

    and i won’t to know what kind of setting have you used?

    thank you!

  44. slovan Avatar
    slovan

    hello!
    i try my self the same think, but i burn my hand very nice.

    i have one 200W laser, one 240W & one 800W.

    i think the 200W is good for burning skin.
    i try with:
    -240W

    -120dpi
    -40power
    -100speed
    and it was too much. my skin was like burning wood… 🙂

    and i won’t to know what kind of setting have you used?

    thank you!

  45. slovan Avatar
    slovan

    and yes…
    i try with laser tube laser, this is like this one on the video

    but i have one more 600W, galvano laser, i think that this one can be much better for tattooing?

    anyone have try already? is much more faster (100 times) and more precise.

  46. slovan Avatar
    slovan

    and yes…
    i try with laser tube laser, this is like this one on the video

    but i have one more 600W, galvano laser, i think that this one can be much better for tattooing?

    anyone have try already? is much more faster (100 times) and more precise.

  47. slovan Avatar
    slovan

    and yes…
    i try with laser tube laser, this is like this one on the video

    but i have one more 600W, galvano laser, i think that this one can be much better for tattooing?

    anyone have try already? is much more faster (100 times) and more precise.

  48. slovan Avatar
    slovan

    and yes…
    i try with laser tube laser, this is like this one on the video

    but i have one more 600W, galvano laser, i think that this one can be much better for tattooing?

    anyone have try already? is much more faster (100 times) and more precise.

  49. slovan Avatar
    slovan

    if someone want to try and is form slovenia, croatia or near, i’m glad to have someone to try with me. i’m a little scared from the last time… so if you have time and a big balls, your welcome to contact me on:
    [email protected]
    (EU/slovenia/near Celje)

  50. slovan Avatar
    slovan

    if someone want to try and is form slovenia, croatia or near, i’m glad to have someone to try with me. i’m a little scared from the last time… so if you have time and a big balls, your welcome to contact me on:
    [email protected]
    (EU/slovenia/near Celje)

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