KAIST's Ultra-Thin Camera Captures 9,120fps with Low-Light Precision

Karmactive Team

South Korean scientists developed a camera that captures 9,120 frames per second with remarkable low-light performance.

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KAIST's sub-millimeter thick camera solves the persistent challenge of achieving both high frame rates and light sensitivity in compact devices.

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The camera's structure replicates insect compound eyes, using parallel optical channels to process motion from multiple time intervals.

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By accumulating light signals across overlapping timeframes, the camera captures objects up to 40 times dimmer than those detectable by conventional high-speed cameras.

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Test demonstrations showed the camera accurately recording a plate spinning at 1,950rpm at 9,120fps and capturing flame movement at 880 µlux brightness at 1,020fps.

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Advanced channel-splitting methods push the frame rates beyond typical sensor limitations, while maintaining image quality and device compactness.

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Specialized algorithms eliminate motion blur and restore image sharpness without compromising the camera's rapid capture capabilities.

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KAIST researchers aim to advance this platform for 3D imaging, super-resolution imaging, portable camera systems, security surveillance, and medical imaging.

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