Scalable Development of Multispectral Imaging Technology

多光谱成像技术的规模化发展

• 批准号: 10043902
• 金额: $ 6.37万
• 依托单位: PROSPECTRAL LTD
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Grant for R&D
• 财政年份: 2022
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2022 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10043902
• 关键词: Scalable; Development; Multispectral; Imaging; Technology

The human eye can sense three light components: red, green and blue, which are mixed by the brain to generate our neurological perception of colour. The eye's response to these components is very broad, however, and many different "colours" are detected identically by our eyes. For example, the many different greens seen in plants are very difficult for the human eye to distinguish. The same is true of modern digital cameras which make very similar simplifications. Many animals, however, have very different colour perceptions and are able to use this to tell apart materials that we are unable to distinguish.ProSpectral's mission is to capture "true" colour. Detecting the 1000s of individual colours that carry a wealth of information about the world around us. To do this we are developing TopoSpec, a handheld spectral imaging camera that allows any user to capture images which quite literally reveal an extra dimension to light. Our initial application has been in finding the lithium deposits necessary to support the next generation of electric vehicles.In a world where global supply chains are under increasing strain from geopolitical uncertainty, the need for resource identification has never been more essential. Within the next 20 years, there will need to be a 2000-4000% increase in the mining of resources such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite\[1\]. ProSpectral is working with partners in the UK to develop technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of mineral exploration for globally strategic resources, whilst minimising disruption and damage to the landscape. Like most materials, these have unique optical fingerprints that can be used for rapid identification. Possible target applications include sorting plastics for recycling, aerial analysis of agricultural health, cancer detection and mineral identification.ProSpectral wants to explore these different markets to ensure that TopoSpec is useable in as wide a range of applications as possible. We aim to scale the manufacture of our product while ensuring a net zero carbon cost. To do this we will analyse the complex supply chains and identify robust routes that are tolerant in a fast-moving and unstable environment, whilst allowing continued innovation to help more industries to maximise their efficiency. By building relationships and routes to market in a range of sectors, we provide a robust and sustainable platform for short and long-term growth.\[1\]https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/metals-and-mining/our-insights/lithium-mining-how-new-production-technologies-could-fuel-the-global-ev-revolution

人眼可以感知三种光成分：红、绿、蓝，这三种光由大脑混合，产生我们对颜色的神经感知。然而，眼睛对这些成分的反应是非常广泛的，许多不同的“颜色”被我们的眼睛检测到是相同的。例如，在植物中看到的许多不同的绿色是人眼很难区分的。现代数码相机也是如此，它们做了非常相似的简化。然而，许多动物有非常不同的颜色感知，并能够利用这一点来区分我们无法区分的材料。ProSpectral的使命是捕捉“真实”的色彩。检测1000种不同的颜色，这些颜色携带着我们周围世界的丰富信息。为了做到这一点，我们正在开发TopoSpec，一种手持光谱成像相机，允许任何用户捕捉图像，从字面上揭示一个额外的维度的光。我们最初的应用是寻找支持下一代电动汽车所需的锂矿床。在全球供应链因地缘政治不确定性而承受越来越大压力的世界，对资源识别的需求从未像现在这样重要。在未来20年内，将需要2000-4000个% increase in the mining of resources such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite\[1\]. ProSpectral is working with partners in the UK to develop technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of mineral exploration for globally strategic resources, whilst minimising disruption and damage to the landscape. Like most materials, these have unique optical fingerprints that can be used for rapid identification. Possible target applications include sorting plastics for recycling, aerial analysis of agricultural health, cancer detection and mineral identification.ProSpectral wants to explore these different markets to ensure that TopoSpec is useable in as wide a range of applications as possible. We aim to scale the manufacture of our product while ensuring a net zero carbon cost. To do this we will analyse the complex supply chains and identify robust routes that are tolerant in a fast-moving and unstable environment, whilst allowing continued innovation to help more industries to maximise their efficiency. By building relationships and routes to market in a range of sectors, we provide a robust and sustainable platform for short and long-term growth.\[1\]https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/metals-and-mining/our-insights/lithium-mining-how-new-production-technologies-could-fuel-the-global-ev-revolution