Locust have always been a problem when it comes to growing crops in Africa, because, well, they like to eat - perhaps Xbox's Kinect can help though?
Princeton ecologist Iain Counzin has been researching the insects' behaviour using computer-vision technology and the Xbox's motion-sensing camera. He's been trying to find out how they act when alone, and when grouped together as a swarm.
His research has interestingly unveiled that they swarm together to prevent them from eating each other - together though, they'll eat everything in their way.
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Princeton ecologist Iain Counzin has been researching the insects' behaviour using computer-vision technology and the Xbox's motion-sensing camera. He's been trying to find out how they act when alone, and when grouped together as a swarm.
His research has interestingly unveiled that they swarm together to prevent them from eating each other - together though, they'll eat everything in their way.
Check out the video below for some more in-depth info:
Check in here for the full story
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