| Project ID |
BPN545 |
| Website |
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| Start Date |
Fri 2010-Jan-29 06:08:08 |
| Last Updated |
Mon 2011-Aug-15 15:55:12 |
| Abstract |
Insects with well developed flight muscles and sophisticated neuronal network signify nature's amazing flying machines which far
surpass any human engineered initiative at this scale (e.g. micro air vehicles). The complicated mechanism of flight involving
generation of flight response in the brain and delegation of control spikes to the flight muscles remains relatively unexplored and
presents opportunity for advanced tools and techniques to further explore this area. In this project we intend to use advanced Brain
Computer Interfaces (BCI) to perform neuronal ensemble measurements on tethered insects and investigate the underlying
mechanism for flight control. The results obtained from this research will not only provide further insight into this specialized insect
behaviour but also enable development of advanced neuronal interfaces for future Hybrid Insect (Hi) MEMS applications such as
the Cyborg Beetle. |
| Status |
Continuing |
| Funding Source |
Federal |
| IAB Research Area |
BioMEMS |
| Researcher(s) |
Amol Jadhav |
| Advisor(s) |
Michel M. Maharbiz |
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