ArticleJournal of neuroscience methods2021
Autonomous cage-side system for remote training of non-human primates.
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- A large-scale optogenetic neurophysiology platform for improving accessibility in non-human primate behavioral experiments.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2025Article
- Smart Dura: a functional artificial dura for multimodal neural recording and modulation.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2025Article
- CalliCog is an open-source cognitive neuroscience toolkit for freely behaving nonhuman primates.Cell reports methods · 2025Article
- Home-Cage Training for Non-Human Primates: An Opportunity to Reduce Stress and Study Natural Behavior in Neurophysiology Experiments.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Review
- Compact and low-power wireless headstage for electrocorticography recording of freely moving primates in a home cage.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundTraining non-human primates (NHPs) for translational medical experimentation is an essential yet time consuming process. To increase training efficiency, some training systems have been designed for NHPs to use at their home cages. Several autonomous cage-side tablet-based systems have been proposed, but none of these systems allow for remote monitoring and task modification while also being wireless, low-cost, light weight, and portable. NEW
methodHere we present ACTS: an Autonomous Cage-side Training System which meets all these criteria. ACTS consists of 1) a touchscreen tablet and a speaker attached to the subject's home cage, 2) an inexpensive reward system made from a slightly modified fish feeder, and 3), a laptop operating the system wirelessly and remotely via a router.
resultsWe were able to test the system and wirelessly train two macaques in their home cages. Remote access enabled us to control ACTS from up to 90 m, through up to 3 walls, and through a floor of a building. The device is compatible with different reward pellet sizes and could run about two hours with a ∼4 mm pellet size. The animals were able to generalize the task when transferred to a traditional experimental rig. COMPARISON WITH EXISTING
methodsThe low cost and modest skill required to build and implement ACTS lowers the barrier for NHP researchers and caregivers to deploy autonomous, remotely controlled tablet-based cage-side systems.
conclusionACTS can be used for low-cost, wireless cage-side training of NHPs being prepared for translational medical experimentation.
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