A rapid precision fabrication method for artificial compound eyes

Zhai, Yueqi; Niu, Jiaqi; Liu, Jingquan

doi:10.1080/15599612.2021.1968084

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“…Correspondingly, in order to replicate similar functionalities, artificial biomimetic compound eyes should also possess the same structural characteristics. Firstly, miniature compound eyes consist of a large number of ommatidia with individual dimension in micro/nano-scale but overall dimension probably in millimeter-scale to meet the requirements of detection range, exhibiting a cross-scale characteristic (Chen et al, 2016;Peng et al, 2016;Zhai et al, 2021). Secondly, in some cases, a single-layer planar lens array may not be able to meet the imaging precision requirements of compound eye, necessitating the combination of double or even multiple layers of planar or curved lens array to improve imaging quality, showcasing a complex 3D structure characteristic of compound eye (Chen et al, 2017;Lin et al, 2018;Ke et al, 2022).…”

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Miniature bioinspired artificial compound eyes: microfabrication technologies, photodetection and applications

Jing,

Li,

Zhu

et al. 2024

Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.

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As an outstanding visual system for insects and crustaceans to cope with the challenges of survival, compound eye has many unique advantages, such as wide field of view, rapid response, infinite depth of field, low aberration and fast motion capture. However, the complex composition of their optical systems also presents significant challenges for manufacturing. With the continuous development of advanced materials, complex 3D manufacturing technologies and flexible electronic detectors, various ingenious and sophisticated compound eye imaging systems have been developed. This paper provides a comprehensive review on the microfabrication technologies, photoelectric detection and functional applications of miniature artificial compound eyes. Firstly, a brief introduction to the types and structural composition of compound eyes in the natural world is provided. Secondly, the 3D forming manufacturing techniques for miniature compound eyes are discussed. Subsequently, some photodetection technologies for miniature curved compound eye imaging are introduced. Lastly, with reference to the existing prototypes of functional applications for miniature compound eyes, the future development of compound eyes is prospected.

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