1st "robot bird" completed in Qingdao

时间：2007-02-28 01:41:03

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Scientists have installed electrodes in the brain of this pegion to control its behavior.
 
Chinanews, Qingdao, February 27 – Scientists in Qingdao, Shandong Province have installed several electrodes in the brain of a pigeon, thus they can control its behavior via electric stimulation1.

 

The researchers are from Shandong University of Science and Technology. “The electric stimulation is precisely2 controlled by computer programs,” said Su Xuecheng, the director of the project. Currently, they can order the pigeon to perform many complicated acts like take-off and landing, as well as turning right and left during flight.

 

“Robot bird is better than traditional mechanical ones, as there is no need to worry about power failure on birds. Besides, birds are much more flexible than common robots, particularly in a harsh environment,” said Liu Xiaofeng, a researcher.

 

It can be estimated that the robot birds will be put in use for rescue, photography, mapping, and even national defense3.

 

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1 stimulation BuIwL     
n.刺激，激励，鼓舞
参考例句：
  • The playgroup provides plenty of stimulation for the children.幼儿游戏组给孩子很多启发。
  • You don't get any intellectual stimulation in this job.你不能从这份工作中获得任何智力启发。
2 precisely zlWzUb     
adv.恰好，正好，精确地，细致地
参考例句：
  • It's precisely that sort of slick sales-talk that I mistrust.我不相信的正是那种油腔滑调的推销宣传。
  • The man adjusted very precisely.那个人调得很准。
3 defense AxbxB     
n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩
参考例句：
  • The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
  • The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。

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