Barbara H. Webb

RhabdoForge: A Modular, Biophysically-Grounded Rendering Framework for Insect Vision Neuroethology

RhabdoForge provides a rendering framework for insect vision neuroethology, enabling simulation of compound eye dynamics and closed-loop visual behaviors.

A model of depth-dependent responses from neural superposition in fly compound eyes

The paper models how depth perception in flies arises from neural superposition in their compound eyes, showing distance-dependent responses in lamina neurons.

A robot model of compass cue calibration in the insect brain

The paper develops a robot model of the insect brain's compass cue calibration and tests it in a behavioral assay, revealing biases linked to input conflicts.

From eye anatomy to navigation: a biologically accurate model of bees polarisation vision

This paper simulates polarisation vision in honeybees and bumblebees using real sky images to evaluate how DRA anatomy affects navigational accuracy with two models of sun position estimation.

A framework for constructing insect steering circuits

The paper presents a framework for constructing insect steering circuits based on six general rules derived from Drosophila melanogaster data, showing functional equivalence across different wiring configurations.

A computational model for angular velocity integration in a locust heading circuit

The paper develops a computational model of angular velocity integration in a locust heading circuit, showing it is robust to noise and can steer a simulated locust back on course.

A neural model for insect steering applied to olfaction and path integration

The paper presents a neural model of steering behavior in silkworm moths that integrates olfactory input and path integration signals to guide movement.

The incentive circuit: memory dynamics in the mushroom body of Drosophila melanogaster

The paper models memory dynamics in Drosophila mushroom bodies using a dopaminergic plasticity rule and circuit structure to explain memory acquisition, transfer, and exploration-exploitation trade-offs.

The head direction circuit of two insect species

The paper models connectivity patterns in two insect species to compare how structural differences affect circuit dynamics and performance.