“Bats’ skill with echolocation—pinpointing prey on the wing and in the dark—has long been a source of inspiration for scientists and engineers, resulting in advances that include novel medical devices for the visually impaired and sophisticated radar systems. Now researchers have created a 3D sonar system that, when combined with high-speed cameras, makes it easier to ‘see’ bat echolocation in action. The new tech, which could reveal more valuable insights into echolocation and predator-prey interactions, is described in a study published 8 January in IEEE Sensors Letters. It could also potentially pave the way for even more bat-inspired technologies in the future.”
Read more on Sonar System “Sees” Bat Echolocation in Action: The tech could help develop more bat-inspired devices in the future via IEEE Spectrum.
JACQUELINE P. ASHBY 