Insects are highly maneuverable flying machines.
An elegant dragon fly detoured through our lounge. It flew through the open slider and circled the room. It hovered briefly in front of me, waved goodbye, then flew into the sunlight.
I noticed this insect feasting on a flowering cactus and took a few shots.
It made a perfect landing under breezy conditions. It took off when it sensed my approach.
Bristle Sensilla
Beautifully engineered with a smooth metallic finish. Each hair is hardwired to the insect brain, plugged into a sensory neurone. The slightest movement sends a signal to the central nervous system.
Head first.
Thanks for the feed. I’ll take some pollen to another flower, maintain the ecosystem and save the planet.
The Eyes have it.
My left eyeball, with a brand-new bespoke lens, focuses light rays on the retina. They hit light-sensitive cells containing opsin proteins. Red green and blue light wavelengths interact with opsin releasing a cascade of signalling. This travels through the optic nerve to the brain where it is decoded to produce vision. My eye can vary the point of focus by changing its shape
My eyeball lines up the Canon EOS R5 with its macro lens. Light from the insect travels through the lens which focusses it on a light sensitive chip. An array of red green and blue light filters sends a cascade of signals for processing and final imaging. The lens can move to change the point of focus
Modelling a digital camera on the human eye is a good idea.
Modelling robotic optics on the compound eye of winged insects might be useful in drone technology.
Recent Research.
Imaging improvements New artificial compound eye could improve 3D object tracking.
A better understanding of how insects use their compound eyes to sense object trajectories and speed has been included in robotic eye developments. Try and swat a fly and it senses your movement before the threat gets close. Drones could fly safely in swarms and take evasive action if required. The military will be interested in that. It will be more difficult to twat their drones.
My eyeballs can be upgraded after years of decline.
I love my digital camera with its basic macro lens. Life is more interesting when viewed at leisure through a camera lens. Why is science always breaking bad.
Unfortunately, the military will corrupt this science to devise more efficient killing machines that are difficult to defend against.
