Scientists have developed a virtual reality system for fish to study their schooling behavior and uncover the natural 'control law' used by zebrafish.
Through virtual reality simulations, researchers found that fish coordinate their motion based on perceived position of neighbors, not speed, leading to effective collective behavior.
The study shows that simple rules govern fish schooling behavior, inspiring potential applications in robotics and autonomous vehicle design.
The discovered natural control law was successfully tested with robotic cars, drones, and watercraft, showing promise for future implementation in autonomous vehicles.