Research & Insights

Optical sensing meets security engineering

Exploring the science and technology that connects bio-inspired vision research, fiber optic sensing, and modern physical security.

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The Evolution of Optical Sensing: From Bio-Inspired Vision to Fiber Optic Detection

Tracing the direct lineage from CurvACE compound-eye research to modern distributed fiber optic sensing — two generations of optical technology connected by shared physics.

Curvace Research2026-02-12

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Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS): Principles and Applications

A deep technical guide to distributed fiber optic sensing — the physics of Rayleigh backscatter, phase-sensitive OTDR, and how DFOS is transforming perimeter security and infrastructure monitoring.

Curvace Research2026-02-11

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From Academic Research to Real-World Applications: The Journey of Optical Sensing Technology

How fundamental research in optical sensing — from EU-funded compound-eye projects to university photonics labs — becomes the security technology protecting critical infrastructure today.

Curvace Research2026-02-10

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From Compound Eyes to Compound Security: The Evolution of Bio-Inspired Sensing

How the principles behind biological compound eyes — wide field of view, rapid motion detection, and distributed sensing — are shaping the next generation of physical security systems.

Curvace Research2026-02-10

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How Fiber Optic Sensors Are Changing Perimeter Security

A technical introduction to fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) — how they work, why they outperform legacy sensor technologies, and where they deliver the most value.

Curvace Research2026-02-08

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Wide-Field Vision: From Insect Eyes to 360° Surveillance

Exploring the optical engineering parallels between biological compound eyes and modern panoramic video surveillance systems — and why wide-field coverage matters for security.

Curvace Research2026-02-06

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The Science of Light: From Optical Arrays to Fiber Sensing

A look at the photonics principles that connect compound-eye optical research to modern fiber optic sensing — and why understanding light propagation matters for security technology.

Curvace Research2026-02-04

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Multi-Sensor Fusion in Physical Security: Lessons from Nature

How biological multi-sensory integration — the way animals combine vision, hearing, vibration, and chemical sensing — informs the design of modern integrated security systems.

Curvace Research2026-02-02