Scientists from the University of Maryland have invented a new camera system that helps robots see better by copying how human eyes work. This system is called the Artificial Microsaccade-Enhanced Event Camera (AMI-EV). Just like our eyes make tiny movements to keep our vision clear, the AMI-EV uses a special rotating part to do the same for cameras.

Regular cameras often have trouble taking clear pictures when things are moving quickly. This is a problem for things like self-driving cars, which need clear pictures to know what’s happening around them. By copying the tiny, quick movements of human eyes, the AMI-EV can take sharp and steady pictures even when there is a lot of motion.

The team added a rotating prism inside the camera. This prism moves the light in a way that imitates the small movements of human eyes. They also made software to adjust for the prism's movement, so the pictures stay clear. This new camera system can take tens of thousands of pictures every second, much faster than regular cameras that take between 30 and 1000 pictures per second.

This invention could be useful for many things, not just robots. For example, it could make virtual reality games better, help self-driving cars tell the difference between objects, and even help in space by taking clearer pictures of moving objects.

The researchers believe that their new camera system could lead to even more advanced technologies in the future. This includes better cameras for phones, improved security systems, and more realistic virtual reality experiences.