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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Biomimetics
  • Optical Engineering

Background:

  • Traditional artificial compound eyes have fixed fields-of-view (FOV), limiting their adaptability.
  • The tracking performance of compound eyes is constrained by FOV size and sensor reaction speed.
  • Existing designs struggle to adapt to high-speed moving objects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel soft-array, surface-changing compound eye (SASCE) with an adjustable FOV.
  • To develop a variable structure infrared compound eye (VSICE) capable of dynamic FOV modification.
  • To enhance the tracking capabilities of artificial compound eyes for high-speed objects.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a soft aerodynamic model (SAM) as a carrier for an infrared sensor array.
  • Integrated infrared sensors onto the SAM to create the VSICE.
  • Utilized air pressure to alter the sensor array's surface, thereby changing individual sensor positions and viewing areas.
  • Measured air pressure, sensor positions, and resulting FOV changes.

Main Results:

  • Successfully demonstrated a variable structure infrared compound eye (VSICE) driven by air pressure.
  • Showcased that altering the array surface dynamically modifies sensor positions and viewing areas.
  • The proposed SASCE achieved a wider adjustable field-of-view (FOV) compared to existing compound eyes.

Conclusions:

  • The SASCE design enables dynamic adjustment of the compound eye's field-of-view.
  • This variable structure infrared compound eye (VSICE) offers superior adaptability for tracking applications.
  • The findings pave the way for more advanced bio-inspired optical systems.