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The diverse shapes of facial whiskers reflect distinct ecological niches. Rodent whiskers
are conical, often with a remarkably linear taper.
Here we use theoretical and experimental methods
to analyze interactions of mouse whiskers with objects.
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This is a quasi-static solution of the bending of an isolated whisker.
For Fig. 2, stable solution, use: theta=-0.174533 rad.
Use "Bndryval -> Show" in XPPAUT.
This is the model associated with the paper:
Hires SA, Pammer L, Svoboda K, Golomb D (2013) Tapered whiskers are
required for active tactile sensation. Elife 2:e01350
This is the code that the authors used. Please contact David Golomb
for more information.