Active Droplet Transport for Anti-Fogging Eye-wear

Tanner Research will leverage our ongoing microelectronics experiences with surface effects Physics to implement innovative lens compatible fluidic transport techniques. This active method will use a well characterized technique to move liquid droplets off the lens ideally before noticeable fogging even begins. Other goals in the Phase I will be to achieve the following metrics in preventing any occurrences of lenses fogging: Mechanical compatibility of fitting into current lenses; Facilitate variable power-level operations for 72h+ periods; Ensure low cost of implementation using NEMS/MEMS-based mass fabrication techniques; Functional compatibility with a variety of flexible and rigid lenses; Provide means of working on many different lens substrates (i.e. glass, plastics, transparent armor, and others as appropriate); and, future environmental capabilities for unfettered operations in rain or drizzle.