Yifu Luo

The paper investigates how the biomechanics of the rat whisker array simplify motor control during whisking by simulating uniform motor commands and analyzing resulting movements.

This paper compares methods to quantify intrinsic curvature in whiskers across ten species, finding the fractional exponent model most effective for distinguishing species.

The paper develops a mechanical model of the whisker follicle to simulate whisker deformation during passive contact and active whisking, predicting how muscle contraction and blood pressure affect tactile sensitivity.

The paper develops a 3D-printing protocol and open-source software for creating standardized head molds for stereotaxic injections in neonatal mice, enabling reproducible and rapid mold generation across labs.