journal article·2026-06-14

A Biomimetic Self‐Adaptive Neurovision Eye With an Integrated Gel Iris and Retinamorphic Architecture

Chen Chen, Zixi He, Bin Liu, Zhenhui Tao, Guo Fang, Keyan Li, Kaili Wang, Xuemei Dong, Zhengdong Liu, Juqing Liu

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Biological vision systems integrate light perception with self‐adaptive regulation to ensure a stable view. Mimicking this in an artificial neuromorphic system requires synergistic components for dynamic light control and in‐sensing processing. Here we present a biomimetic self‐adaptive neurovision system featuring an integrated gel iris and retinamorphic architecture. The hydrogel iris, structured as a double concentric ring, autonomously modulates its opacity from 2.95 to 89.85% via a photothermally driven themochromic effect, while the ionogel retina, designed as a hemispherical micropillar array with a photosynaptic ionotronic heterostructure, enables broadband photoperception (360–680 nm), visual learning (paired‐pulse facilitation, 118%), and self‐powered operation. This synergistic integration allows the eye system to maintain high‐fidelity image recognition (accuracy, 97.2%) under strong light exposure, paving the way for emerging zero‐powered soft visual prosthetics and machine vision.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Materials and Mechanics · Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry · Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies

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Affiliations

Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies) Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech) Nanjing China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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