Camera takes inspiration from cats’ eyes to improve imaging performance

Image caption: Features of feline eyes. (A, B) Illustration showing the camouflage-breaking ability of a feline under diverse light conditions. Illustrations of the tapetum lucidum in the retina (C) and the anatomy of a cat’s eye (D). Image courtesy of Kim et al. Sci. Adv. 10 eadp2809 (2024). Article by  Isabelle Dumé. Physics World – October 3, 2024. Study: Science Advances.

A novel camera inspired by structures within cats’ eyes could be employed in autonomous vehicles, drones and surveillance systems – applications where precise object detection in varied light conditions and complex backgrounds is critical. One key feature of the new device is the use of a vertically elongated slit, like the pupils of cats’ eyes, […]

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