Camouflage technology like octopus

US scientists have created artificial systems that mimic octopus and squid camouflage by changing the color of the environment.

Use camouflage material to create 'UO I'. (Photo: Cunjiang Yu)

Researchers from the University of Houston and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed flexible, light-sensing panels that change color automatically, are sensitive to temperature, and adapt to the surrounding environment. This technology can be applied in many different fields, such as industry and military. The results are published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , Livescience.

"These devices are capable of producing natural black and white, suitable for the environment without user interaction ," the team said.

The study is inspired by a number of molluscs that can sense and change color. The panel contains self-reflecting light sensors such as pigmented cells and pigmented organelles on the animal's body, changing the color on a white reflective surface, Feel the temperature above 47 degrees Celsius. Change the material color to suit the surroundings from one to two seconds.

Such systems can be applied to camouflage technology, automatically adjust colors to suit the environment, integrate into electronic devices for a variety of military applications or for public use. .