Fig. 1: Camouflage characteristics of the squid and the design of a biomimetic device that can change color according to the environment.
From: Squid-inspired and wirelessly controllable display for active camouflage in aquatic-environment
a Conceptual illustration of the squid camouflage tactics (I and II) depending on the surrounding obscurity. The wireless camouflage system consists of ECDs and WCS that are encapsulated with elastomer. A real squid is shown in the inset. b Demonstration of body transmittance change mechanism according to the surrounding brightness. c Illustration of the squid-modeled device that consists of multiple ECDs and WCS. d Photograph of the camouflage device in the shallow aquatic environment. ECD electrochromic display, WCS wireless control system.
