Biologically Inspired Ultrathin Array Cameras

Insect eyes have superior visual functions for advanced multi-functional imaging applications. Here we report various microfabrication methods for microlens arrays and an ultrathin arrayed camera for high contrast and high-resolution multifunctional imaging, inspired by the vision system of Xenos peckii. Like insect's multifunctional vision, this ultrathin array camera allows large field-of-view, 3D imaging, high speed imaging, microscopic imaging, and multispectral imaging. This work also includes recent achievements on assorted biomedical applications.

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Inspired by the vision system of Xenos peckii, this study presents various microfabrication methods for microlens arrays and an ultrathin arrayed camera for high contrast and high-resolution multifunctional imaging. The ultrathin array camera mimics the multifunctional vision of insects, allowing for large field-of-view, 3D imaging, high speed imaging, microscopic imaging, and multispectral imaging. Additionally, the study includes recent achievements in diverse biomedical applications.