WILMINGTON -- It's a device to help improve security at airports, but the new machine is already sparking controversy. It's called the backscatter and it's a new airport x-ray machine that lets security screeners see through passengers' clothing to detect weapons and explosives. The problem is it leaves little to the imagination Cara Green was waiting for a flight at ILM. She said, "Well, the initial reaction that it's an uncomfortable feeling the fact that someone would see you like that, disrobe like that. But in the end if it's going to be something that's going to make me safe at the airports I'd rather have it than not." Mike Hieston says if left up to him he'd choose the old fashioned method. He said, "Voluntarily I would probably take the pat down search if that's the case. Because I feel they can get the same result with the pat down search than with this new device." Green said, "I'd rather go through the machine. The pat downs can be a little... The pat downs would be more uncomfortable than the machine would be. I've had the pat downs before and I don't feel comfortable having them." Phoenix, Arizona debuted the backscatter Friday and it may eventually be coming to ILM. ILM Airport Director of Operations Gary Broughton said, "There are no plans at this point to have them… They'll go more through to your high density markets, your larger airports and hubs. If we get it it will be some time in the future." The new device is voluntary and if you don't want to use it you can ask security for the pat down. The backscatter's x-ray technology was originally created for use in prisons.