Fitting praying mantises with 3D glasses for science

Name: Fitting praying mantises with 3D glasses for science
Uploaded: 2016-01-08T09:12:03.000Z
Duration: 31 s
Description: Scientists at Newcastle University fit tiny 3D glasses on praying mantises in experiments which could help visual perception in robots.

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Scientists have fitted praying mantises with tiny 3D glasses in experiments which could help develop better robots.

The aim is to investigate the creatures' vision - the only insect known to see in 3D.

Science & Environment

8 January 2016