Goldfish may have short memories but, according to an Israeli university study, they might be able to drive.
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that a goldfish's innate navigational abilities allowed it to steer a robotic vehicle towards a terrestrial target if given a food reward.The experiment.
A camera system then recorded the fish's movements in the water and translated it into navigational directions – effectively moving the contraption in the direction where the fish bumped up against the glass. In a video released by the university, the fish can be seen"driving" the vehicle toward a visual target, a colorful mark on the wall of the experiment room, visible through the clear sides of the tank.
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