Flight trajectory modeling reveals species-specific obstacle avoidance policies in echolocating bats
Yu Teshima, Shoko Genda, Yota Aoki, Masahiro Fujisawa, Shizuko Hiryu, Keisuke Fujii
This study uses a variational recurrent neural network to show that bat flight trajectories reflect consistent internal policies, revealing structured control strategies in obstacle avoidance.
bioRxiv · Jun 13, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition