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  • Sensory Systems Science
  • Materials Science

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  • Biological infrared (IR) sensing systems offer compact and uncooled operation, inspiring artificial sensor development.
  • Nature-inspired approaches can accelerate the creation of next-generation IR sensing technologies.
  • Existing biological IR sensors primarily utilize thermal-based mechanisms like bolometers or photomechanics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding of biological IR sensing systems.
  • To discuss existing bioinspired engineering efforts and future approaches for artificial IR sensors.
  • To explore other biological systems that can inform the development of engineered IR sensors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of biological IR sensing mechanisms.
  • Analysis of bioinspired engineering strategies.
  • Overview of engineering efforts related to biological systems.

Main Results:

  • Biological IR sensors provide a blueprint for compact, uncooled, and efficient artificial systems.
  • Bioinspired approaches can enhance the performance and portability of IR sensing technology.
  • Insights from diverse biological systems, not limited to IR sensing, can advance engineered sensors.

Conclusions:

  • Further research into biological IR sensing and multifunction integration is crucial.
  • Reducing interdisciplinary collaboration barriers will accelerate progress in bioinspired IR sensing.
  • Continued exploration of nature-inspired designs promises significant advancements in artificial IR sensing.