Curr Biol February 2018 PMID 29429616

A Novel Form of Stereo Vision in the Praying Mantis.

Vivek Nityananda, Ghaith Tarawneh, Sid Henriksen, Diana Umeton, Adam Simmons, Jenny C A Read

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Discussions reflect a high level of interest and engagement, with posts describing the mantis' unique depth perception and comparing it to human vision, noting phrases like 'fascinating data' and 'game-changer.' The tone underscores the significance of the findings, especially in terms of biological insights and technological potential.

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Most discussions express fascination and approval of the research, highlighting its novelty and significance, such as referencing the unique brightness-based stereopsis in mantises.

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Posts demonstrate high curiosity by mentioning how the findings challenge traditional views of depth perception and noting the practical implications.

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Conversations include references to specific studies, such as the BBC interview and detailed mention of the mantis’ visual processes, indicating active engagement.

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The discussion emphasizes the potential for insights into robotics and neuroscience, suggesting the research could influence future technological innovations and scientific understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • The article explains that stereopsis, which is the ability to perceive depth by comparing images from both eyes, is common in humans, birds, and some machine systems, but in praying mantises, it involves a unique method that looks for changes in brightness rather than directly matching images.
  • Unlike vertebrates, mantis stereopsis is effective even when the images are static or camouflaged, and it outperforms humans in judging distances under certain tricky visual conditions, especially when the luminance patterns between the eyes don't match.
  • This suggests that mantises have evolved a simple, efficient way of perceiving depth that is robust against poor image quality and discrepancies in visual input, offering insights into alternative methods of depth perception in nature.]

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Paper here for those interested: A Novel Form of Stereo Vision in the Praying Mantis www.cell.com/current-biol...

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Just saw @VivekNityananda on BBC Breakfast explaining his and coauthors new story on the stereopsis of Praying Mantis. Love those cool 3D glasses! @UniofNewcastle A Novel Form of Stereo Vision in the Praying Mantis cell.com/current-biolog…

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Unique Depth Perception Mechanism in Praying Mantis

Praying mantis stereopsis involves detecting luminance changes rather than comparing images, allowing effective depth perception even in static or camouflaged scenes. This simple yet robust system offers insights into…

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Paper here for those interested: A Novel Form of Stereo Vision in the Praying Mantis www.cell.com/current-biol...

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This example is all invented. For real, fascinating data on praying mantis strikes, see: https://t.co/tHt9fLDmtF . 6/8

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Just saw @VivekNityananda on BBC Breakfast explaining his and coauthors new story on the stereopsis of Praying Mantis. Love those cool 3D glasses! @UniofNewcastle A Novel Form of Stereo Vision in the Praying Mantis cell.com/current-biolog…

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