Insect Robotics Group
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We research and model the sensorimotor capabilities of insects. This ranges from simple reflexive behaviours such as the phonotaxis of crickets, to more complex capabilities such as multimodal integration, navigation and learning. We carry out behavioural experiments on insects, but principally work on computational models of the underlying neural mechanisms, which are often embedded on robot hardware.
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Celestial compass design mimics the fan-like polarisation filter array of insect eyes
We designed a sensor that mimics the dorsal rim area (DRA) of the insect eyes and can detect the solar meridian by using celestial information. By using a robot platform equipped with a prototype of our sensor, we collected ... -
Central complex EPG-PFL3 modulation model simulation data
Central complex model simulations data. This dataset regroups the different experiment conducted on an EPG-PFL3 synaptic modulation model of the insect central complex to explain landmark guidance behaviour. Each folder ... -
Biorobot log data for visual navigation with transverse oscillating route following (TORF)
The purpose of this work was to develop a flying robot that can navigate using a bee-inspired visual route following approach. To this end we performed several missions in which an aerial robot with an onboard camera and ... -
CAD files for an insect inspired biorobot
Data in support of University of Edinburgh PhD thesis titled "Using a quadcopter to model the visual navigation behaviours of flying insects".