"My research focuses on the neuroethology of motor systems in invertebrates and lower vertebrates. A developmental approach is directed toward establishing the adaptive mechanisms of simple action patterns and goal oriented behavior. In particular we  are investigating the detailed kinematics of walking, navigation and investigation and the adaptation of lobsters to current and surge as well as the neuroethology of lamprey swimming.  The overall goal of these projects is to develop biologically-based controllers for ambulatory lobster-based and undulatory lamprey-based robots. "

Prof. Joe Ayers