Manipulating Visual Perception to Control Cyborg Insect Locomotion via Ultraviolet (UV) Stimulation Dataset

This dataset presents experimental data collected from three Madagascar hissing cockroaches (MHC), each subjected to a a non-invasive control method designed to guide their locomotion. The experiments consisted of 15 trials per cockroach, in which their movements were influenced by manual steering and ultraviolet (UV) stimulation.The UV stimulation was applied as a means to manipulate the cockroach's compound eyes, effectively directing their trajectories. The dataset provides detailed recordings of the insects' responses to UV stimulation, offering valuable insights into the effectiveness of this sensory manipulation for bio-hybrid systems. This study represents the first successful demonstration of using UV stimulation to control cyborg insect locomotion, and the data contained here can serve as a critical resource for advancing research in the field of biohybrid robotics and insect-based control mechanisms.