The tech could have some far-ranging applications, including being used in military drones.
This effect occurs due to a structure called the tapetum lucidum, which reflects light.
Both those characteristics are handy when it comes to seeing prey, even when its camouflaged.
Behold the future of military drones.© Oleksandr K via Flickr
Sure enough, the lens was able to distinguish the mouse shape, despite the camouflage.
The cat eye camera does have some limitations, Song admitted in the study.
Cats arent the only animals to inspire new camera concepts.
By mimicking the construction of a cat’s eye, engineers could filter out background noise, allowing them to see what Fluffy sees. Credit: Min Su Kim et al., 2024, Science Advances
Representative examples include unmanned vehicles, surveillance robots, and military drones.
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