ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Microscanner

A microscanner is a tiny device that can move really quickly in different directions. It's so small that you can't see it with your eyes, but it's important for some things we use every day.

Imagine you're playing a video game on your computer or watching a movie on your TV. Sometimes, the picture on the screen might be blurry or not as clear as you'd like it to be. This is where the microscanner comes in!

The microscanner moves really fast back and forth, and up and down, like a tiny robot. In doing so, it helps to make the picture on your screen clearer by adjusting it. Just like how you might move closer to the TV to see something better, the microscanner adjusts things so you can see them as clearly as possible.

Some microscanners are also used in medical equipment to help doctors see things inside your body more clearly. They help to create detailed images that can help doctors find problems that need to be fixed.

Overall, the microscanner may be small, but it plays a big role in things we use every day, like video games, movies and medical equipment.