Optical 'Periscope' - A Camera That Can See Around Corners

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 14:31 in Mathematics & Economics

A new imaging system uses walls, doors or floors as 'mirrors' to gather information about scenes that it can't see, even though those objects are not reflective.Yes, it could ultimately lead to imaging systems that allow emergency responders to evaluate dangerous environments or vehicle navigation systems that can negotiate blind turns, among other applications, but spying on people sounds like more fun. read more

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