Stretchable Silicon Camera "Eye"

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The University of Illinois and Northwestern University have developed an "eye" camera. It combines stretchable optoelectronics and the design is inspired by nature. The layout is based on the human eye, so this camera is the next step towards an artificial retina, a la The Terminator.

It also opens up new possibilities in advanced camera design.

The camera has a simple, single element lens and hemispherical detector. It's all integrated so that it is about the same shape, size and layout as a human eye.

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