Ben-Gurion University researchers train dogs to respond to haptic vibration commands

(American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev) 'Our research results showed that dogs responded to these vibrotactile cues as well or even better than vocal commands,' says Prof. Amir Shapiro, director of the Robotics Laboratory within BGU's Department of Mechanical Engineering. 'Our current proof-of-concept study shows promising results that open the way toward the use of haptics for human-canine communication.'

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