In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research from Princeton University where scientists have developed ultracompact cameras utilizing metasurfaces—engineered materials that manipulate light in novel ways. These tiny devices not only capture images but also process visual information using light-based neural networks, enabling rapid and energy-efficient image classification. This fusion of optics and artificial intelligence heralds a new era in computing and imaging technology.
(3:08) - A new way of seeing, a new way of computing
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