Jing Xian, Li Shitao, Zhu Rongxin, Ning Xiaochen, Lin Jieqiong
College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano and Ultra-precision Manufacturing, School of Mechatronic Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, China.
Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2024 Feb 16;12:1342120. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1342120. eCollection 2024.
As an outstanding visual system for insects and crustaceans to cope with the challenges of survival, compound eye has many unique advantages, such as wide field of view, rapid response, infinite depth of field, low aberration and fast motion capture. However, the complex composition of their optical systems also presents significant challenges for manufacturing. With the continuous development of advanced materials, complex 3D manufacturing technologies and flexible electronic detectors, various ingenious and sophisticated compound eye imaging systems have been developed. This paper provides a comprehensive review on the microfabrication technologies, photoelectric detection and functional applications of miniature artificial compound eyes. Firstly, a brief introduction to the types and structural composition of compound eyes in the natural world is provided. Secondly, the 3D forming manufacturing techniques for miniature compound eyes are discussed. Subsequently, some photodetection technologies for miniature curved compound eye imaging are introduced. Lastly, with reference to the existing prototypes of functional applications for miniature compound eyes, the future development of compound eyes is prospected.
作为昆虫和甲壳类动物应对生存挑战的杰出视觉系统,复眼具有许多独特优势,如视野广阔、反应迅速、景深无限、像差低以及能快速捕捉运动。然而,其光学系统的复杂构成也给制造带来了重大挑战。随着先进材料、复杂3D制造技术和柔性电子探测器的不断发展,已开发出各种精巧复杂的复眼成像系统。本文对微型人工复眼的微制造技术、光电探测及功能应用进行了全面综述。首先,简要介绍了自然界中复眼的类型和结构组成。其次,讨论了微型复眼的3D成型制造技术。随后,介绍了一些用于微型曲面复眼成像的光电探测技术。最后,参照微型复眼功能应用的现有原型,对复眼的未来发展进行了展望。