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Toward a Fully Embodied Virtual Drosophila: Incorporating the Ventral Nerve Cord via Pinout Search

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Eon Systems' virtual Drosophila uses the FlyWire brain connectome but interfaces with the body through animation controllers rather than the published ventral nerve cord (VNC) connectome. This design choice limits the model's embodiment by decoupling neural dynamics from motor output. This document outlines a search-based method to integrate the MANC VNC connectome by identifying the correct pinout mapping from descending neurons to VNC inputs. The approach is potentially tractable and represents a feasible next step toward a fully embodied virtual fly.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19511907

Author: LinearPage

Language: English

Topic: Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research

Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7153554100

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