I was very pleased that Sean McCarthy was willing to answer the questions I put to him earlier this week. I think we have a clearer picture of what to expect from Steorn if we take Sean’s statements at face value.
Here is a summary of key information that I got from the information provided in the Q&A session.
1. Sometime this year (2009) Steorn will publicly demonstrate via live video on their web site more than one Orbo-powered device.
2. The primary purpose of the demonstrations will be to attract the interest of individuals and companies who want to develop Orbo-powered products.
3. To become an Orbo product developer you will have to pay a “low-cost” license to Steorn.
4. ZeroF passive magnetic bearings, a technology Steorn has developed, are key ingredients for successful implementation of Orbo. Steorn will be selling these bearings to developers who want to use them.
5. “Every single part of an Orbo interaction can be explained using classical physics, except the net result”
6. ”There are no theoretical limits” to the power output of Orbo technology. In theory then, Orbo can be used in any application that now requires power. The practical limits will be determined by levels of engineering.
7. Orbo can be engineered directly into devices: they will not be dependent on the grid or external power generating sources.
These claims are very intriguing, and highly controversial. Sean did say that he understood the widespread levels of skepticism, and it looks like the launch of Orbo will be largely a campaign to show that their technology is for real. I think the latter end of 2009 could prove to be very interesting.
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