The Jericho Smart Sensing Lab at the University of Sydney Nano Institute has developed a prototype sensor system for the Royal Australian Air Force that mimics the brain’s neural architecture to deliver high-tech sensing technology for the Australian Defence Force. Dubbed MANTIS, the system under development integrates a traditional camera with a visual system inspired by neurobiological architectures.
This ‘neuromorphic’ sensor works at incredibly high speeds, which will allow aircraft, ships and vehicles to identify fast moving objects, such as drones.
“Combining traditional visual input with the neuromorphic sensor is inspired by nature. The praying mantis has five eyes – three simple eyes and two composite. Our prototype works a bit like this, too,” said Professor Ben Eggleton, Director of Sydney Nano.
Neuromorphic sensors are relatively new technology. Sydney Nano has taken the latest of these systems and integrated their capability with cutting-edge design....MORE
