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.

Pesach Benson and Omer Novoselsky

February 12, 2026 at 3:40 pm • 1 min read

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Pesach Benson and Omer Novoselsky

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