But computer analyses of
collective animal behavior are limited by the need for constant tracking and measurement data for each individual; hence, the mechanics of social animal interaction are not fully understood.
The use of robots to influence
collective animal behavior is also viewed as a potential means to protect marine wildlife, including birds and fish, in the wake of environmental hazard.
«If humans and computers could observe social animal species and arrive at similar characterizations of their behavior, we would have a dramatically better quantitative tool for exploring
collective animal behavior than anything we've seen,» he said.
«Understanding
collective animal behavior may be in the eye of the computer.»
These studies are the latest in a significant body of research by Porfiri and collaborators utilizing robots, specifically robotic fish, to impact
collective animal behavior.
Not exact matches
Animal personality researchers have historically focused on individuals while ignoring the way they behave in groups, and collective behavior researchers have focused on groups while downplaying individual differences, according to University of St. Andrews animal behavior researcher Mike Webster, who was not involved in the
Animal personality researchers have historically focused on individuals while ignoring the way they behave in groups, and
collective behavior researchers have focused on groups while downplaying individual differences, according to University of St. Andrews
animal behavior researcher Mike Webster, who was not involved in the
animal behavior researcher Mike Webster, who was not involved in the work.
Imitation
behaviors play a key role in many
collective phenomena seen in
animals.
In these groups of
animals, imitation
behaviors are the cornerstone of many
collective phenomena.
Emergent
Collective Behavior Some
animal societies display coordinated and purposeful navigation of several individuals (from tens to thousands).
«
Collective behavior is all around us; we see bird flocks, fish schools,
animal herds,» Couzin explains.
Scientists are unlocking the secrets behind
animals» «
collective behavior» using high - speed video and software to figure out how and why they do it.