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Wei Ren¹, Xiaoming Zhao^2,3,4, Jian Tang¹

¹Qingyuan Research Institute, School of Computer Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.

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|May 26, 2026

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An artificial spherical compound eye (ASCE) offers nanosecond-scale, event-driven motion detection for autonomous systems. This self-powered, panoramic vision technology enables high-speed sensing with minimal processing, overcoming power constraints.

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Area of Science:

Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Materials Science and Engineering
Optics and Photonics

Background:

Ultrafast dynamic vision is critical for autonomous systems like drones but faces power and computational limitations.
Existing vision systems struggle with real-time, high-speed motion detection under strict constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an energy-efficient, high-speed artificial spherical compound eye (ASCE) for autonomous systems.
To enable nanosecond-scale, event-driven motion detection with a panoramic field of view.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of an ASCE with self-powered pixels using in situ grown nanowires and dielectric layers.
Achieved conformal pixel integration on spherical and 3D surfaces via a one-step process.
Characterized response time (8 ns) and stability (>10⁸ switching cycles) under femtosecond laser excitation.

Main Results:

Demonstrated nanosecond-scale, event-driven motion detection across a 294° panoramic field of view.
ASCE pixels are self-powered and respond exclusively to dynamic light changes, requiring minimal processing.
Achieved exceptional stability and a simple, scalable fabrication process.

Conclusions:

The ASCE platform provides a promising solution for energy-efficient, high-speed vision in autonomous robotics.
Enables real-time sensing and motion tracking for applications like drone-based laser alarming and intelligent surveillance.
Highlights the potential of bio-inspired, event-driven sensing for future autonomous systems.