'Rubber paw illusion': Mice can 'sense' artificial limbs, just as humans do

'Rubber paw illusion': Mice can 'sense' artificial limbs, just as humans do

Scientists have introduced a new laboratory model that could help them study how artificial limbs can be better designed.

Mice recognize an artificial limb as their own: Embodiment model could lead to better neuroprostheses

Mice can develop a sense of embodiment of an artificial limb, similar to humans who participate in the rubber-hand illusion experiment, according to a study published in PLOS Biology by Luc Estebanez from CNRS: Center National de la Recherche Scientifique, France, and colleagues.

Mice can fall for the 'rubber hand illusion' too

Mice can fall for the 'rubber hand illusion' experiment much like humans do, according to international researchers who say this has implications for prosthetic research. The illusion involves placing a fake hand in view while the participant’s real hand is out of view, and brushing both hands at the same time – tricking the brain into thinking the rubber hand is their own. Experimenters can then threaten the rubber hand to see the participant’s…