The praying mantis is one of the few insects with compound eyes and the ability to perceive 3D space. Engineers are replicating their visual systems to make machines see better.

In a nutshell Scientists have created artificial compound eyes inspired by praying mantises that process 3D vision 400 times more efficiently than traditional camera systems, tracking objects with ...

If you find yourself outside this time of year, you might come across one of the world's more intriguing insects: praying mantises. Despite their saw-like arms and alien eyes, they pose no threat ...

The praying mantis is one of the few insects with compound eyes and the ability to perceive 3D space. UVA engineers are replicating their visual systems to make machines see better.

10 Wondrous Praying Mantis Facts. From excellent vision to eerie camouflage and uncanny athleticism, these pious-looking carnivores are a wonder of the insect world.

A bright green head and two little black eyes of a praying mantis were watching me from the sanctuary of the nearby lantana. With slow and deliberate movement, much like that of a sloth, the head ...

The praying mantis is unique among insects in its ability to turn its head a full 180 degrees, so it is difficult to approach them undetected. A flexible joint between the head and prothorax ...

The adult praying mantises don’t survive our winters, instead the female will eventually produce an egg case-called an ootheca–which contains up to 200 eggs.