21-06-2012, 01:11 PM
Rat navigation guided by remote control
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Brain microstimulation
New procedure to train laboratory animals based on microstimulation of the brain.
Depending on the site of brain stimulation, an electrical signal can act as a cue or a reward.
Enables guiding of distant animals in a way similar to that used to control ‘intelligent’ robots
Guided rat navigation
Rat carries a backpack with a remote-controlled micro-stimulator.
Virtual ’touch’ to whiskers initiates left or right-turns.
MFB stimulation initiates and motivates forward and further motion.
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Brain microstimulation
New procedure to train laboratory animals based on microstimulation of the brain.
Depending on the site of brain stimulation, an electrical signal can act as a cue or a reward.
Enables guiding of distant animals in a way similar to that used to control ‘intelligent’ robots
Guided rat navigation
Rat carries a backpack with a remote-controlled micro-stimulator.
Virtual ’touch’ to whiskers initiates left or right-turns.
MFB stimulation initiates and motivates forward and further motion.