Realistic Robots Attract Real Zebrafish (IMAGE) NYU Tandon School of Engineering Caption NYU Tandon researchers developed a 3-D robotic platform that allows their 3-D-printed biomimetic robot to swim like the real thing and attract zebrafish for controllable, repeatable experiments. Zebrafish are highly versatile and increasingly taking the place of more complex animals in behavioral studies. Understanding their social behavior may help researchers explore mechanisms behind human disorders like anxiety, addiction, autism, and schizophrenia. Credit NYU Tandon Usage Restrictions for editorial use only when covering NYU Tandon research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.