Barbara H. Webb

RhabdoForge enables real-time simulation of insect visual systems to study neuroethological behaviors through modular, biophysically accurate rendering.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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