Robots with whiskers like a rat can detect and then project 3D virtual images of objects on to a computer screen. Scientists say robotic rovers, like the ones on Mars, might contain a set of whiskers to help them navigate the terrain around them.
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Watch as faithful Sophie takes a fall when climbing a tree in search of food. Will the Whiskers come to her aid or leave her behind? The Next Generation premiers June 6th @ 9PM only on Animal Planet. animal.discovery.com
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High-speed videography, developed by MIT researchers, reveals how a rat uses its whiskers to explore a textured surface. An automated algorithm is used to analyze the whisker micromotions, which are thought to underlie rats’ highly developed abilities to perceive tactile objects and distinguish ...
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The babysitters are in charge of the pups, so they’re alert to any danger. The alarm call goes out when a shifty male begins an unwelcome approach of the den.
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