Dogs Can Be Trained to Respond to Haptic Vibration Commands (IMAGE)

American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Dogs Can Be Trained to Respond to Haptic Vibration Commands

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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers trained a dog wearing a commercially available fabric vest modified with vibration motors, to sit, lay down, go to their handler, or retrieve an object, depending on the vibrational command. A specific pattern can also be used to recall the dog from a distance. The technology may be useful for delivering remote commands to dogs for use in search and rescue, assisting disabled handlers, and other service animal applications.

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Jonathan Atari

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