And the zebrafish said: I like biomimetic robots

Nicole Abaid, Tiziana Bartolini, Vladislav Kopman, Simone MacRi, Giovanni Polverino, Maurizio Porfiri

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Abstract

In this paper, we study the feasibility of modulating fish behavior using bioinspired underwater robotics. We experimentally study the response of zebrafish (Danio rerio) to a robotic fish of varying size, color pattern, and motility in a dichotomous preference test. In this canonical experimental protocol, focal fish residing in the central compartment of a three-chambered test tank are confronted with various robots juxtaposed with the empty compartment and their position is observed over time to measure preference. A total of six experimental conditions is studied to isolate the effect of different robot design elements and provide general techniques for fostering the attraction of zebrafish.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th IEEE RAS and EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, BioRob 2012
Pages695-700
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Oct 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 4th IEEE RAS and EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics: BioRob 2012 - Rome, Italy
Duration: 24 Jun 201227 Jun 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE RAS and EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics
ISSN (Print)2155-1774

Conference

Conference2012 4th IEEE RAS and EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period24/06/1227/06/12

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