Behavior control of Daphnia using LCD screen and its application to computer games

(A traveling method in the large game world using small motion control pool)

Abstract

We have been investigating how to use behavior-controlled Daphnia as a living micromachine. The control of Daphnia was done by applying their phototaxes. We successfully controlled the behavior of Daphnia using phototaxis. However, Daphnia has millimeter size body and it is too big for micromachines. Therefore, we have been investigating for the other applications such as for the entertainment field. We developed a game that guides Daphnia to 10 places in the previous report. There were many flaws in the behavior control system used in this game and we had problem of not being able to accurately control the behavior of Daphnia. We examined rebuilding the behavior control system using LCD screen and developed a new system. We also developed a traveling method in the large game world using small motion control pool. Based on them, we developed a computer game to compete the Daphnia’s maneuverability.