Bioinspired Sensors
Abstract
The Bioinspired Sensors thrust explores the application of biomimetic principles to materials and devices of interest to the DoD. Specifically, the unique characteristics of biologically derived material and devices will be exploited through understanding, control and emulation of the structure and chemistry of the interface between man-made and biotic materials. This includes an effort to understand the mammalian olfactory system and develop a system that performs equal to or better than a canine in distance and level of chemical detection. Biological hearing systems also provide localization accuracy much better than predicted by simple array theory. Development of implantable optical neural interface devices will enable "repair" of disrupted neural pathways due to catastrophic spinal or nerve damage.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- ae968db5b9a54b5a395c7f9118c13f02