These researchers are putting fly babies into virtual reality

Bugs and fish dont play video games or attend teleconferences, but they can still explore virtual realitycomplete with visual effects, tastes and smells. A new system called PiVRnamed after the low-cost Raspberry Pi computer that runs its softwarecreates working artificial environments for small animals such as zebra fish larvae and fruit flies. Developers say the systems affordability could help expand research into animal behavior.


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