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M. Ilton

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Approach:statistical model· 2 Research Focus:benchmarking· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Organism:human· 1 Assay:imaging· 1 Organism:multiple species· 1 Approach:simulation· 1 Research Focus:synaptic & neural circuits· 1

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A. Cook· 2 shared J. T. Castro· 2 shared M. S. Bhamla· 2 shared P. S. L. Anderson· 2 shared R. Acharya· 2 shared R. L. Didcock· 2 shared A. Walker· 1 shared D. O'Neill· 1 shared

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Tuning a mechanical model to biological reality: A case study in the LaMSA system of the trap-jaw ant Strumigenys

P. S. L. Anderson, J. F. Jorge, S. B. Crofts, J. T. Castro, R. L. Didcock, A. Cook, F. J. Larabee, M. Ilton

This study compares muscle-driven and latch-mediated spring actuation mechanisms in trap-jaw ants using biomechanical models calibrated to morphological data, finding LaMSA outperforms MDA at small mandible mass.

bioRxiv · Feb 15, 2024 · PreprintBiophysics

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction

R. Acharya, E. J. Challita, M. Ilton, M. S. Bhamla

This study analyzes finger snap dynamics using high-speed imaging and force sensors, revealing skin friction's role as a latch that controls velocity and energy release.

bioRxiv · Aug 25, 2021Biophysics

A Tunable, Simplified Model for Biological Latch Mediated Spring Actuated Systems

A. Cook, K. Pandhigunta, M. A. Acevedo, A. Walker, R. L. Didcock, J. T. Castro, D. O'Neill, R. Acharya, M. S. Bhamla, P. S. L. Anderson, M. Ilton

The paper develops a tunable model of LaMSA systems and compares their performance to directly actuated systems, finding that including dynamic muscle properties enhances LaMSA performance.

bioRxiv · Dec 2, 2020Biophysics