Navigational mechanisms have been characterized as servomechanisms. A navigational
servomechanism specifies a goal state to strive for. Discrepancies between the perceived …

Animals navigate a wide range of distances, from a few millimeters to globe-spanning
journeys of thousands of kilometers. Despite this array of navigational challenges, similar …

For many robotics applications, it is desirable to have relatively low-power and efficient
onboard solutions. We took inspiration from insects, such as ants, that are capable of …

Panoramic views offer information on heading direction and on location to visually
navigating animals. This review covers the properties of panoramic views and the …

Across species, navigation is crucial for finding both resources and shelter. In vertebrates,
the hippocampus supports memory-guided goal-directed navigation, whereas in arthropods …

Insects can navigate efficiently in both novel and familiar environments, and this requires
flexiblity in how they are guided by sensory cues. A prominent landmark, for example, can …

Neuroscientists are searching for the engram within the conceptual framework established
by John Locke's theory of mind. This framework was elaborated before the development of …

Odour processing exhibits multiple parallels between vertebrate and invertebrate olfactory
systems. Insects, in particular, have emerged as relevant models for olfactory studies …

The insect central complex appears to encode and process spatial information through
vector manipulation. Here, we draw on recent insights into circuit structure to fuse previous …

Highlights•Argentine ants are highly damaging, but their learning ability is poorly
understood.•Argentine ants form long-lasting odour and route memories extremely …