Scientists, led by University of Bristol, have been studying a fish sensory organ to understand cues for collective behavior which could be employed on underwater robots. This work was centered around ...

Fish and some amphibians possess a unique sensory capability in the so-called lateral-line system. It allows them, in effect, to "touch" objects in their surroundings without direct physical contact ...

Artificial lateral line systems replicate the mechanosensory network found in fish, enabling underwater vehicles and robots to detect minute water movements, pressure gradients and vortical structures ...