DW: What do you give the man that has everything? Um, not this...
What do you get for the mouse who has everything? VR goggles, obviously. Researchers at Cornell University developed MouseGoggles to help them run animal studies using virtual reality. The mice are put onto a treadmill with their heads fixed to the goggles while they’re given visual stimuli so the scientists can test their reactions, like showing them a predator.
The craziest part? It’s not a new idea, it’s just an improvement over something no one knew existed…standard mice VR. The new system was built using low-cost parts borrowed from smartwatches and other existing tech. Scientists say the tech will help studies into Alzheimer’s and other mental issues, but the main question is how well the mice will be able to play “Fortnite.”
Source: Gizmodo