The Puke Ray, long the realm of science fiction (and the DANGER ROOM blog) is really going to be deployed soon. As we've reported earlier, the Department of Homeland Security has funded the development of a laser dazzler that is designed to create nausea, with plans to field it to law enforcement officers. The LED Incapacitator "has been winning over hearts and minds," DHS says. Apparently, last month "DHS law enforcement officers convened in Washington to get their hands on the LED-I and describe for the developers the features, sizes, and controls they’d like to see. Commercial models are expected to hit the streets (and borders) in 2009."

DANGER ROOM won't be happy till we see some "puke on demand" action. Heck, we'll be human guinea pigs (well, I'll volunteer Noah first).