This hoodie is equipped with high-power infrared LED lights, allowing the wearer to remain undetected by night vision cameras.
Technology expert Mac Pierce recently launched a DIY product called the Camera Shy Hoodie. This hoodie is fitted with high-power infrared LEDs, which help the wearer evade detection by night vision camera systems.
“Night vision cameras can see in the dark because they are equipped with infrared detection features. However, if you shine a strong infrared light at them, the camera’s automatic exposure will be affected, causing the images to become blurred,” Pierce explained.
At first glance, no one could recognize the hidden technology within the hoodie. The garment is made from readily available materials, with a cost of about $200.
“The most complicated part was selecting and attaching the infrared LEDs. These are high-power lights that create illumination causing images viewed through night vision cameras to appear blurred,” Pierce noted.
High-power infrared lights attached to the hoodie obscure the wearer’s face when viewed through night vision cameras. (Photo: Peta Pixel)
On his website, Pierce provides detailed instructions on how to create a Camera Shy Hoodie, including a complete list of materials, design schematics, reference images, and assembly instructions.
Mac Pierce is a renowned artist and technology expert known for creating innovative tech products. He is also the creator of the Opt-Out Cap, a hat designed to combat facial recognition technology.
Pierce expresses concern about a society where people are increasingly monitored.
“Technology was created to make life easier and better for humans. But over time, it has led to a loss of privacy. Now, wherever we go or whatever we do, we are recognized and have to share our lives with others,” Pierce shared.
Pierce acknowledges that wearing this hoodie does not completely conceal a person’s identity. However, ideally, he hopes it will be used by individuals during protests.
“I want people to feel comfortable protesting without fear of being recognized. I think that is the ideal use for this hoodie,” he added.
Pierce’s creation is just one of many products designed as anti-facial recognition clothing. Last January, the Italian company Cap_able introduced a collection of clothing that can confuse AI cameras, making it impossible for them to recognize the wearer.
