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  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Optoelectronics

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  • Current curved image sensors have limitations in intelligent artificial vision systems.
  • Paper-based electronics offer unique properties for 3D curvy architectures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel method for fabricating image sensors with variable curvature.
  • To demonstrate the integration of Mo2TiCxTx and silver nanowires onto a paper-based substrate.
  • To explore applications in artificial vision and spatial modeling.

Main Methods:

  • Vacuum filtration and folding-pasting process assisted by a thermal release tape mask.
  • Integration of Mo2TiCxTx and silver nanowires onto a paper-based substrate.
  • Fabrication of both convex and concave curved image sensors.

Main Results:

  • Achieved uniform, patterned, hierarchical, and damage-free integration of materials.
  • Convex sensors enabled wide-field infrared light source tracking on a robotic dog.
  • Concave sensors provided low-distortion imaging and facilitated spatial modeling via an array.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed method enables variable curvature image sensors with enhanced functionality.
  • These sensors show significant potential for advanced bionic compound eyes and artificial vision systems.
  • The technology offers a damage-free approach for integrating diverse materials onto flexible substrates.