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[email protected] June 24th 16 10:44 PM

Maglev Elevator Also Goes Sideways, Straight Up Willy Wonka Style
 
Another architecture firm seeking a bit of attention?


https://www.wired.com/2016/06/maglev...y-wonka-style/

Basil Jet[_4_] June 24th 16 11:48 PM

Maglev Elevator Also Goes Sideways, Straight Up Willy Wonka Style
 
On 2016\06\24 23:44, wrote:
Another architecture firm seeking a bit of attention?


https://www.wired.com/2016/06/maglev...y-wonka-style/

Lifts that move in three dimensions is a very obvious idea, and I'm sure
most boys have had that idea by the age of 10. It's not at all clear how
magnets make it safe.

[email protected] June 27th 16 08:43 AM

Maglev Elevator Also Goes Sideways, Straight Up Willy Wonka Style
 
On Sat, 25 Jun 2016 00:48:02 +0100
Basil Jet wrote:
On 2016\06\24 23:44, wrote:
Another architecture firm seeking a bit of attention?



https://www.wired.com/2016/06/maglev...straight-willy
wonka-style/

Lifts that move in three dimensions is a very obvious idea, and I'm sure
most boys have had that idea by the age of 10. It's not at all clear how
magnets make it safe.


Yes, I'd be interested in seeing details of what backup systems they have
planned in event of a power cut. And if someone hacks the control system they
could cause absolute chaos.

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