Abstract
This paper investigates the neural processes associated with bat sonar vocal production and their relationship with spatial orientation. The bat's heavy reliance on sound processing is reflected in specializations of auditory and motor neural structures. These specializations were utilized by investigating the mammalian superior colliculus (SC); a midbrain sensory motor nucleus mediating orienting behaviors in mammals, including vocal motor orienting. Behavioral and neurophysiological experiments were conducted in the insectivorous echolocating bat, Eptesicus Fuscus. Chronic neural recording techniques were specifically developed to study neuronal activity. Concise analysis on potential bio-inspired control strategy development and practical application are also addressed. © 2006 IEEE.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2006 American Control Conference |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Pages | 4123-4128 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 1424402107 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1424402093 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2006 American Control Conference - Hennepin County, United States Duration: 14 Jun 2006 → 16 Jun 2006 |
Conference
| Conference | 2006 American Control Conference |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Hennepin County |
| Period | 14/06/06 → 16/06/06 |