April 30, 2006

Researchers Create a Biologically-Inspired Artificial Compound Eye

Using the eyes of insects such as dragonflies and houseflies as models, a team of bioengineers, has created a series of artificial compound eyes. These eyes can eventually be used as cameras or sensory detectors to capture visual or chemical information from a wider field of vision than previously possible, even with the best fish-eye lens.

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