The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is rapidly becoming a popular model organism in
pharmacogenetics and neuropharmacology. Both larval and adult zebrafish are currently …

Living organisms are far superior to state-of-the-art robots as they have evolved a wide
number of capabilities that far encompass our most advanced technologies. The merging of …

Closeup exploration of underwater life requires new forms of interaction, using biomimetic
creatures that are capable of agile swimming maneuvers, equipped with cameras, and …

Underwater robot designs inspired by the behavior, physiology, and anatomy of fishes can
provide enhanced maneuverability, stealth, and energy efficiency. Over the last two …

For centuries, designers and engineers have looked to biology for inspiration. Biologically
inspired robots are just one example of the application of knowledge of the natural world to …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a serious neurodevelopmental disorder with complex
symptoms and unclear, multi-factorial pathogenesis. Animal (rodent) models of ASD-like …

Social behaviors are essential for the survival and reproduction of social species. Many, if
not most, neuropsychiatric disorders in humans are either associated with underlying social …

In this paper, a dynamic model for a robotic fish propelled by a tail with a flexible fin is
presented. The robotic fish is composed of two links connected by an actuated joint; the …

Social living animals need to recognize the presence of conspecifics in the environment in
order to engage in adaptive social interactions. Social cues can be detected through …

In recent years, simple biomimetic robots have been increasingly used in biological studies
to investigate social behavior, for example collective movement. Nevertheless, a big …