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06-17-2005, 11:42 AM
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1427745.html?menu=news.scienceanddiscovery
Robot scientists control live mouse
Robotic scientists in China have succeeded in 'controlling' live mice.
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Experts at the robot research centre in Shandong Technology University controlled white mice by stimulating micro-electrodes on their heads.
The mice obeyed computer-generated commands to, in succession, "turn left", "turn right" and "move forward".
Project manager Su Xuecheng said animal robot research is the merger of electronic communication and biology, creating a new scientific discipline.
Scientists believe it will eventually lead to new ways of curing disabilities as electronic signals are used to replace damaged nerves.
Robot scientists control live mouse
Robotic scientists in China have succeeded in 'controlling' live mice.
http://www.ananova.com/images/web/298914.jpg
Experts at the robot research centre in Shandong Technology University controlled white mice by stimulating micro-electrodes on their heads.
The mice obeyed computer-generated commands to, in succession, "turn left", "turn right" and "move forward".
Project manager Su Xuecheng said animal robot research is the merger of electronic communication and biology, creating a new scientific discipline.
Scientists believe it will eventually lead to new ways of curing disabilities as electronic signals are used to replace damaged nerves.