October 2024 PMID 39413167

High-resolution outdoor videography of insects using Fast Lock-On tracking.

T Thang Vo-Doan, Victor V Titov, Michael J M Harrap, Stephan Lochner, Andrew D Straw

Mentions

76
Peak: 26 in Oct 2024
across 6 sources since Dec 2023

Extended reach

18,435,441
potential audience

Total likes

491

Video views

7,076

Mentions per month

Dec 2023 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter53 posts
  • News14 articles
  • YouTube3 videos
  • Bluesky2 posts
  • Facebook2 posts
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong enthusiasm and support for the system, with phrases like 'awesome footage,' 'game changer,' and 'truly honored,' indicating approval and interest. The tone is positive and technical, citing specific features like high-resolution imaging, long-distance tracking, and natural environment applications, which underscores deep engagement and acknowledgment of its potential impact on ecological and robotic research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions highlight approval of the technology's capabilities, with many praising its potential for studying insects.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high enthusiasm and curiosity about the system, especially referencing its applications in natural environments.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several posts go beyond superficial mentions, discussing technical details, research implications, and specific features of the system.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants believe this technology could significantly advance ecological research and our understanding of insect behavior, though some focus on its potential rather than immediate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • * The Fast Lock-On (FLO) tracking method utilizes a moving image sensor to track insects quickly and accurately, enabling high-resolution monitoring of their movements.
  • * FLO can be integrated with various technologies, including a quadcopter drone for tracking flying bees over large distances, potentially improving our understanding of insect behavior in natural environments.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over several minutes. Read more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/p6Ie8SuRPe https://t.co/BeCVJznhdd

Oct 28, 2024 · 86 likes · 13 shares · 4,514,372 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

A new study in @SciRobotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors while keeping its antennae and wings in focus. https://t.co/xRbLa2HI7C https://t.co/g6Lt7KTrc1

Nov 21, 2024 · 55 likes · 13 shares · 4,514,372 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

A new study in @SciRobotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors while keeping its antennae and wings in focus. https://t.co/xRbLa2HI7C https://t.co/nGtyxs8gTu

Nov 18, 2024 · 55 likes · 7 shares · 4,514,372 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over several minutes. Read more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/p6Ie8SuRPe https://t.co/Oo1VuilFGV

Oct 23, 2024 · 49 likes · 6 shares · 4,514,372 followers View post →
ゆきまさかずよし
@Kyukimasa · X

飛行中の昆虫を観察できる超高速追尾カメラ https://t.co/yGYUtfLIE2 昆虫に貼り付けた反射マーカーを追う比較的単純なシステムで、ドローンに載せて屋外の自然環境でも利用できるため飛行物理の解析や動物行動学に活用 https://t.co/eNpBIFCiK1

Jun 4, 2025 · 29 likes · 7 shares · 20,436 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying #insects in the wild over several minutes. Read more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/IDP5H0AReM @BUnifr https://t.co/lUeZGqJ68l

Oct 19, 2024 · 24 likes · 7 shares · 27,673 followers View post →

All mentions

Arara(宇宙用)
@Arara00751113 · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 飛行中の昆虫を観察できる超高速追尾カメラ https://t.co/yGYUtfLIE2 昆虫に貼り付けた反射マーカーを追う比較的単純なシステムで、ドローンに載せて屋外の自然環境でも利用できるため飛行物理の解析や動物行動学に活用 https://t…

Jun 4, 2025 · 7 shares · 450 followers View post →
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@kuma_kuma · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 飛行中の昆虫を観察できる超高速追尾カメラ https://t.co/yGYUtfLIE2 昆虫に貼り付けた反射マーカーを追う比較的単純なシステムで、ドローンに載せて屋外の自然環境でも利用できるため飛行物理の解析や動物行動学に活用 https://t…

Jun 4, 2025 · 7 shares · 3,158 followers View post →
azerty
@azerty95834384 · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 飛行中の昆虫を観察できる超高速追尾カメラ https://t.co/yGYUtfLIE2 昆虫に貼り付けた反射マーカーを追う比較的単純なシステムで、ドローンに載せて屋外の自然環境でも利用できるため飛行物理の解析や動物行動学に活用 https://t…

Jun 4, 2025 · 7 shares · 2,854 followers View post →
NoLife犬
@no_life_inu · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 飛行中の昆虫を観察できる超高速追尾カメラ https://t.co/yGYUtfLIE2 昆虫に貼り付けた反射マーカーを追う比較的単純なシステムで、ドローンに載せて屋外の自然環境でも利用できるため飛行物理の解析や動物行動学に活用 https://t…

Jun 4, 2025 · 7 shares · 544 followers View post →
89siki
@89sikin · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 飛行中の昆虫を観察できる超高速追尾カメラ https://t.co/yGYUtfLIE2 昆虫に貼り付けた反射マーカーを追う比較的単純なシステムで、ドローンに載せて屋外の自然環境でも利用できるため飛行物理の解析や動物行動学に活用 https://t…

Jun 4, 2025 · 7 shares · 1,682 followers View post →
ポークパイ
@porkpiepres · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 飛行中の昆虫を観察できる超高速追尾カメラ https://t.co/yGYUtfLIE2 昆虫に貼り付けた反射マーカーを追う比較的単純なシステムで、ドローンに載せて屋外の自然環境でも利用できるため飛行物理の解析や動物行動学に活用 https://t…

Jun 4, 2025 · 7 shares · 1,390 followers View post →
Go Go Chuck Brown
@groucho787 · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 飛行中の昆虫を観察できる超高速追尾カメラ https://t.co/yGYUtfLIE2 昆虫に貼り付けた反射マーカーを追う比較的単純なシステムで、ドローンに載せて屋外の自然環境でも利用できるため飛行物理の解析や動物行動学に活用 https://t…

Jun 4, 2025 · 7 shares · 1,711 followers View post →
ゆきまさかずよし
@Kyukimasa · X

飛行中の昆虫を観察できる超高速追尾カメラ https://t.co/yGYUtfLIE2 昆虫に貼り付けた反射マーカーを追う比較的単純なシステムで、ドローンに載せて屋外の自然環境でも利用できるため飛行物理の解析や動物行動学に活用 https://t.co/eNpBIFCiK1

Jun 4, 2025 · 29 likes · 7 shares · 20,436 followers View post →
T.Thang Vo-Doan
@tt_vodoan · X

Huge thanks to @ScienceMagazine for featuring our FLO paper with an awesome video, alongside some incredible footage from a few of my favorite papers! Truly honored to be part of this.

Apr 10, 2025 · 2 likes · 140 followers View post →
adeliebiology
@adeliebiology · X

High-resolution outdoor videography of insects using Fast Lock-On tracking: https://t.co/WOIuFbfxyZ

Apr 9, 2025 · 60 followers View post →
adeliebiology
@adeliebiology · X

https://t.co/Kcflyg8H30

Apr 9, 2025 · 58 followers View post →
Neil Gerardo-MRX Chairman- ID#32140089
@NeilGerardo · X

https://t.co/q9V4nGGnk1

Dec 21, 2024 · 789 followers View post →
Michael Gachomba
@MikeGacho · X

RT @aRukon_es:

Nov 29, 2024 · 2 shares · 729 followers View post →
Faculty of Biology - University of Freiburg
@BUnifr · X

RT @aRukon_es:

Nov 29, 2024 · 2 shares · 672 followers View post →
aRukon
@aRukon_es · X

Nov 29, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 271 followers View post →
庄司直久
@naohisashoji · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: A new study in @SciRobotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors whil…

Nov 21, 2024 · 13 shares · 2,087 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

A new study in @SciRobotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors while keeping its antennae and wings in focus. https://t.co/xRbLa2HI7C https://t.co/g6Lt7KTrc1

Nov 21, 2024 · 55 likes · 13 shares · 4,514,372 followers View post →
JoannaIvars
@JoannaIvars · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: A new study in @SciRobotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors whil…

Nov 18, 2024 · 7 shares · 10,600 followers View post →
benishii
@benishii_ · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: A new study in @SciRobotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors whil…

Nov 18, 2024 · 7 shares · 2,596 followers View post →
Deimar Perea Moreno
@DeimarPerea · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: A new study in @SciRobotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors whil…

Nov 18, 2024 · 7 shares · 480 followers View post →
Villagallego
@Villagallego1 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: A new study in @SciRobotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors whil…

Nov 18, 2024 · 7 shares · 401 followers View post →
barbar 0S
@i427222 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: A new study in @SciRobotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors whil…

Nov 18, 2024 · 7 shares · 31 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

A new study in @SciRobotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors while keeping its antennae and wings in focus. https://t.co/xRbLa2HI7C https://t.co/nGtyxs8gTu

Nov 18, 2024 · 55 likes · 7 shares · 4,514,372 followers View post →
Science Visuals
@ScienceVisuals · X

A new study in @SciRobotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors while keeping its antennae and wings in focus. https://t.co/sRpqzf7l1j https://t.co/3wTw4yho7m

Nov 6, 2024 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 9,717 followers View post →
Åtħ Gøðêlítšäs
@godelitsas · X

High-resolution outdoor videography of insects using Fast Lock-On tracking | Science Robotics https://t.co/A8OspS9Ahg

Oct 30, 2024 · 2 likes · 11,624 followers View post →
Reign In Pudding
@RagePacing · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over…

Oct 28, 2024 · 13 shares · 2,071 followers View post →
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@Scientoufikkk · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over…

Oct 28, 2024 · 13 shares · 187 followers View post →
Galehawk
@DianeCarro80215 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over…

Oct 28, 2024 · 13 shares · 59 followers View post →
Eliyahu
@RosenthalEllery · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over…

Oct 28, 2024 · 13 shares · 6,982 followers View post →
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@CAbrahamV · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over…

Oct 28, 2024 · 13 shares · 1,170 followers View post →
JR
@JyothiRajesh4 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over…

Oct 28, 2024 · 13 shares · 1,147 followers View post →
Químics de Catalunya
@quimics · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over…

Oct 28, 2024 · 13 shares · 1,245 followers View post →
Tamiya
@girlintheknow03 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over…

Oct 28, 2024 · 13 shares · 3,433 followers View post →
Sudripta Das
@DasSudript19120 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over…

Oct 28, 2024 · 13 shares · 58 followers View post →
Åtħ Gøðêlítšäs
@godelitsas · X

High-resolution outdoor videography of insects using Fast Lock-On tracking | Science Robotics https://t.co/gaHXdB0rYO

Oct 28, 2024 · 1 like · 11,624 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over several minutes. Read more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/p6Ie8SuRPe https://t.co/BeCVJznhdd

Oct 28, 2024 · 86 likes · 13 shares · 4,514,372 followers View post →
Nelson Maica C
@jupiterxc · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over…

Oct 23, 2024 · 6 shares · 3,799 followers View post →
reuben
@xanadusoul · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over…

Oct 23, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,638 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying insects in the wild over several minutes. Read more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/p6Ie8SuRPe https://t.co/Oo1VuilFGV

Oct 23, 2024 · 49 likes · 6 shares · 4,514,372 followers View post →
Niko McCarty.
@NikoMcCarty · X

Paper (paywalled): https://t.co/iYrv9fwFiQ

Oct 23, 2024 · 1 like · 41,507 followers View post →
Dosukoi/どす濃い。
@Pfmphg4701785 · X

High-resolution outdoor videography of insects using Fast Lock-On tracking | Science Robotics https://t.co/GjZV8F4SGr

Oct 23, 2024 · 1 like · 18 followers View post →
Sato Takaaki/佐藤隆明
@satotakaaki · X

RT @iw_toshiki: 【ドローンで蜂を高速ロックオン追跡】 フライブルク大学生物学部の研究者らは100m以上離れた距離からドローン(UAV)でハチを追跡できる高速ロックオン(FLO)追跡システムを開発。#ドローン 《High-resolution outdoor vi…

Oct 22, 2024 · 1 share · 30 followers View post →
Katsushi Kagaya @katzkagaya.bsky.social
@katzkagaya · X

RT @SciRobotics: A new study in Science #Robotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors whi…

Oct 22, 2024 · 2 shares · 3,670 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

A new study in Science #Robotics describes the Fast Lock-On tracking system that can record a flying honeybee outdoors while keeping its antennae and wings in focus. @tt_vodoan https://t.co/IDP5H0AReM https://t.co/aZE1A5ZBnW

Oct 22, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 27,673 followers View post →
Iwahori Toshiki
@iw_toshiki · X

【ドローンで蜂を高速ロックオン追跡】 フライブルク大学生物学部の研究者らは100m以上離れた距離からドローン(UAV)でハチを追跡できる高速ロックオン(FLO)追跡システムを開発。#ドローン 《High-resolution outdoor videography of insects using Fast Lock-On tracking》https://t.co/GDiudahN5E https://t.co/Qqw06nAEOW https://t.co/AeVrmSVF1F

Oct 22, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 9,996 followers View post →
Abdulsatar Bochnak
@malksa481 · X

RT @SciRobotics: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying #insects in the wild over sev…

Oct 22, 2024 · 7 shares · 117 followers View post →
河野健一 Kenichi Kono | 脳外科医 CEO|AI 医療 MBA|脳血管内手術支援AI
@CeoImed · X

凄い!!! 「昆虫の高解像度屋外ビデオ撮影」 Science Robotics ・ 昆虫は小さく動きが速く、屋外では飛行中の撮影は困難 ・ 昆虫にマーカーを付け、昆虫に焦点を合わせ続ける Fast Lock-On Trackingシステムを開発 ・ ミツバチとイナゴの高速高解像度ビデオを撮影 https://t.co/2QzcITC9DH https://t.co/dt8xapRkzk

Oct 20, 2024 · 14 likes · 15,617 followers View post →
Faculty of Biology - University of Freiburg
@BUnifr · X

RT @SciRobotics: Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying #insects in the wild over sev…

Oct 19, 2024 · 7 shares · 672 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

Scientists have developed a high-speed, high-resolution robotic system that can track flying #insects in the wild over several minutes. Read more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/IDP5H0AReM @BUnifr https://t.co/lUeZGqJ68l

Oct 19, 2024 · 24 likes · 7 shares · 27,673 followers View post →
T.Thang Vo-Doan
@tt_vodoan · X

Our work on Fast Lock-On tracking has been published in @SciRobotics . It enables tracking and capturing high-resolution images of flying insect/ object from long distances and over large areas. https://t.co/qUZ6vmwISt It's an honour to have it highlighted by @ScienceMagazine. https://t.co/pWmT8qxgcF

Oct 17, 2024 · 1 like · 142 followers View post →
Divya Tiwari
@_divyuh · X

RT @biorxivpreprint: High Resolution Outdoor Videography of Insects Using Fast Lock-On Tracking https://t.co/BaXV3mLTHt #bioRxiv

Jan 4, 2024 · 1 share · 142 followers View post →
bxv_cog
@bxv_cog · X

High Resolution Outdoor Videography of Insects Using Fast Lock-On Tracking https://t.co/mpG1rohhWU

Dec 21, 2023 · 218 followers View post →
bioRxiv Animal Behavior and Cognition
@biorxiv-behav.bsky.social · Bluesky

High Resolution Outdoor Videography of Insects Using Fast Lock-On Tracking https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.20.572558v1

Dec 21, 2023 View post →
bioRxivpreprint
@biorxivpreprint.bsky.social · Bluesky

High Resolution Outdoor Videography of Insects Using Fast Lock-On Tracking https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.20.572558v1

Dec 21, 2023 View post →
bioRxiv
@biorxivpreprint · X

High Resolution Outdoor Videography of Insects Using Fast Lock-On Tracking https://t.co/BaXV3mLTHt #bioRxiv

Dec 21, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 136,892 followers View post →