Bio-inspired endoscope provides 3D visible and near-infrared images simultaneously
Loading video... VIDEO: The researchers also used their endoscope to record the dynamic diffusion process of water droplets and indocyanine green solution on cloth under normal illumination and different imaging modes. view more Credit: Chenyoung Shi, Chinese Academy of Sciences WASHINGTON -- Researchers have developed a new bio-inspired medical endoscope that can acquire 3D visible light and near-infrared fluorescence images at the same time. It features an optical design that combines the high-resolution 3D imaging of human vision with the mantis shrimp's capability to simultaneousl...