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Precise Control of Whiskers

  • mmrtcanes
  • Apr 30, 2022
  • 1 min read

Neuroscientists have been studying whiskers for decades to try and understand how signals from the whiskers are processed in the brain. Scientists are now realizing that whiskers are moved with strategies similar to human fingertips. Task specific movements would be an exciting discovery because it would indicate a precise level of control over their sensors and perception. Click here to learn more.

 
 
 

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