BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate short-wavelength automated perimetry (SWAP, i.e., blue-yellow) in normal volunteers and to review the current normal values provided by the manufacturer. METHODS 28 eyes of 28 normal subjects (age range 21-48 years, mean age 36.5 years) had SWAP (Octopus 101, two phases of program G2, Interzeag AG, Schlieren, Switzerland). All subjects had ...

Cephalopods such as the octopus show the most advanced behavior among invertebrates, which they accomplish with an exceptionally flexible body plan. In this review I propose that the embodied organization approach, developed by roboticists to design efficient autonomous robots, is useful for understanding the evolution and development of the efficient adaptive interaction of animals with their ...

Abstract Stock overexploitation, bycatch, discards and gear impacts on the environment are outstanding issues for Mediterranean fisheries. The adoption of alternative fishing gears is an appealing solution to ensure a more sustainable exploitation resources. We discuss pros cons pots as by reviewing their main designs, spatial distribution target species in basin. assessed technical factors aff...

With the continuous advancement of technology, human exploration and excavation ocean have deepened. The use Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to assist replace operations in complex marine environments is becoming increasingly popular. This paper presents design modeling an octopus-like Vehicle with multiple functions. Kinematics simulation vehicle also conducted. study begins by investiga...

Aims: Previous comparisons of Octopus and Humphrey threshold programmes have shown differences, particularly for depth of defects. Recent developments have altered the Octopus background illumination. Thus, we sought to determine the subsequent extent of differences in results from commonly used central static programmes using Octopus and Humphrey perimeters. Study Design: Diagnostic accuracy s...

1. Six octopuses were trained on a series of visual discrimination tasks where the discriminanda were presented simultaneously, and where different tasks alternated in a single training session. 2. All the octopuses could make discriminations based on brightness and orientation over the same period of time. 3. Over a period in which all octopuses discriminated a black from a white vertical rect...