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How insects react to virtual reality gaming


Published on 2024-11-26 11:22:10 - Tim Hastings, N@N
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  • Humans get a real buzz from the virtual world of gaming and augmented reality, but now scientists have trialed the use of these new-age technologies on small animals, to test the reactions of tiny hoverflies and even crabs.

The article from Phys.org discusses a study where researchers from the University of Tokyo explored how insects, specifically fruit flies, react to virtual reality (VR) environments. The study aimed to understand how these creatures perceive and navigate through simulated spaces. By using a VR setup tailored for insects, the scientists observed that fruit flies could adapt to virtual cues, suggesting that their visual system processes environmental information in ways that can be manipulated for research. This VR technology could potentially revolutionize how we study insect behavior, offering insights into their cognitive processes, navigation strategies, and sensory integration. The findings indicate that insects might use similar principles to humans in processing visual information, opening up new avenues for comparative neuroscience and the development of bio-inspired technologies.

Read the Full Phys.org Article at [ https://phys.org/news/2024-11-insects-react-virtual-reality-gaming.html ]