Chris S. Bresee

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.

The paper quantifies the 3D geometry of harbor seal whiskers and compares it with mice and rats, finding shared structural patterns across 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.