Roboroach

What it does

The RoboRoach Kit by Backyard Brains teaches students real neuroengineering by wirelessly controlling a cockroach's movements.

Learn about advanced neurotechnologies, learning, and memory through hands-on experiments. Uses the same techniques as Deep Brain Stimulation in humans! The RoboRoach can wirelessly control a cockroach's left/right movement by microstimulating the antenna nerves. A great way to engage with neural microstimulation, behavior, learning, and memory (roaches adapt). The RoboRoach Surgery Kit and Cockroaches sold separately. 🎥 Watch the RoboRoach featured in Vsauce's "The Electric Brain" . The headlines say bees can solve problems. The interesting part is how the researchers ruled out every boring explanation first… and how your students can practice the same thinking with a fish tank and a…from backyardbrains.com

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