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Science February 12, 2026 at 3:40 pm 1 month ago

Rat Whiskers Could Inspire Next-Generation Robots and Prosthetics

Israeli and Japanese research reveals how rat whiskers use 50 specialized touch neurons to detect objects. This discovery could inspire next-generation robots.

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Rat Whiskers Could Inspire Next-Generation Robots and Prosthetics