A new computer vision system inspired by cats’ eyes could enable robots to see the world around them more accurately than ever before.
Robots, drones, self-driving cars and other autonomous systems are becoming more common, but they still struggle to see well in all environments and conditions. For example, self-driving cars perform poorly in rain or fog because these conditions affect the car’s sensors and cameras.
Now, scientists have designed a new vision system that uses advanced lenses and sensors modeled on the structure of a feline’s eye, leading to enhanced object detection and recognition. They outlined their computer vision system in a study published Sept. 18 in the journal Science Advances.
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