Objectif "The use of sound by humanity is ubiquitous. We utilise sound across a far greater range than we can hear for numerous extremely beneficial tasks. In Nature many animals have evolved ears, many of which are sensitive to sounds beyond human audibility. This includes an enormous variety of insects whose miniature ears detect sound to communicate, to detect their prey, or to avoid their own predators. Over recent years our understanding of the different insect ear functions, such as frequency filtering, analysis and tuning, has improved greatly. Insect ears can also be far more sensitive than equivalently sized artificial microphones, and have embedded ‘active’ and ‘passive’ functions, for example to actively tune their response, or passively match impedance to ensure sensitivity. However, we still know very little about the mechanical and physiological basis behind these functions.This project will use our knowledge of how insects hear to inspire the design and prototyping of artificial acoustic sensors. Existing microphones and ultrasonic devices have severe physical sensitivity limitations. This project seeks to change the fundamental approach to sensor design using inspiration from biology, such that previous limitations on size, functionality, power consumption, and robustness are avoided, whilst advancing fundamental understanding of the insect ear’s sensing capacity. The project will take a multi-disciplinary approach, involving biology, engineering, physics and mathematics, exploiting the latest computer simulation and polymeric 3D microfabrication methods to provide incredibly fast design, cost-effective prototyping and analysis." Champ scientifique natural sciencesphysical sciencesacousticsengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsnatural sciencesbiological scienceszoologyentomologynatural sciencesmathematicsapplied mathematicsmathematical model Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) ERC-CG-2013-LS9 - ERC Consolidator Grant - Applied Life Sciences and Non-Medical Biotechnology Appel à propositions ERC-2013-CoG Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement ERC-CG - ERC Consolidator Grants Institution d’accueil UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Contribution de l’UE € 1 997 854,80 Adresse Richmond Street 16 G1 1XQ Glasgow Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Région Scotland West Central Scotland Glasgow City Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Chercheur principal James Frederick Charles Windmill (Dr.) Contact administratif Martin Gregory (Mr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Bénéficiaires (1) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Royaume-Uni Contribution de l’UE € 1 997 854,80 Adresse Richmond Street 16 G1 1XQ Glasgow Voir sur la carte Région Scotland West Central Scotland Glasgow City Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Chercheur principal James Frederick Charles Windmill (Dr.) Contact administratif Martin Gregory (Mr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée