‘Snake Vision’ System Could Make 4K Thermal Imaging A Reality

For centuries, mankind’s greatest technological leaps have begun with a simple act: observing nature. Our desire to fly high was inspired by birds’ ability to soar the skies. Our fascination with marine life — and the ocean, in general — eventually helped us design and build submarines, boats, and some of the biggest ships ever seen; inventions that went on to become the backbone of trade and warfare. This practice of learning from natural design forms an area of study known as biomimicry, and this tendency to borrow ideas from nature is far from over. A recent example comes from…