Scientists at ETH Zurich and Empa in Switzerland have developed a groundbreaking photodetector made of vertically stacked perovskite-based light absorbers, which can produce real photographic images with improved color fidelity and sensitivity. This innovation could potentially challenge the dominance of silicon-based technologies in the imaging sector. The new sensor exploits the concept of active optical filtering, eliminating the need for color filters and reducing optical losses.
Forecast for 6 months: Within the next six months, we expect to see increased research and development efforts focused on perovskite-based sensors, with several startups and established companies exploring their potential applications in machine vision and hyperspectral imaging.
Forecast for 1 year: In the next year, we anticipate the first commercial products featuring perovskite sensors to emerge, likely in niche markets such as medical analysis, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. These early adopters will drive the development of new applications and use cases.
Forecast for 5 years: Within the next five years, perovskite sensors are expected to become a mainstream technology, with widespread adoption in consumer-grade cameras, smartphones, and other imaging devices. This will lead to significant improvements in image quality, reduced production costs, and increased competition in the imaging market.
Forecast for 10 years: In the next decade, we predict that perovskite sensors will have transformed the imaging industry, with silicon-based technologies largely phased out. The use of perovskite sensors will have expanded to new areas, such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and even biomedical imaging, driving innovation and growth in these fields.
