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Advanced behavioral monitoring of Caenorhabditis Elegans, based on active vision, to analyze cognitive function and aging.

Field
National
Date
01/01/2019 - 31/05/2022
Industry
  • Feeding
Budget
Funded by

R+D+i PROJECTS "RETOS INVESTIGACIÓN" (Research Challenges) Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities

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PROJECT INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

This project will develop advanced behavioral monitoring techniques for Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans or "worms"), cultured in standard Petri dishes, based on posture tracking and active vision techniques. Research laboratories are developing their C. elegans experiments manually. Therefore, the processes involved in handling and monitoring C. elegans individually are time consuming. That's why automation is an attractive proposition. In addition to saving the investigator time, automated technology also promises objectivity, constant monitoring and, most notably, accurate new measurements. The problem is multidisciplinary and requires expertise in active vision, robotics, mechanics and automation.

This project will develop advanced behavioral monitoring techniques for Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans or “worms”), cultured in standard Petri dishes, based on posture tracking and active vision techniques. Research laboratories are developing their C. elegans experiments manually. Therefore, the processes involved in handling and monitoring C. elegans individually are time consuming. That’s why automation is an attractive proposition. In addition to saving the researcher time, automated technology also promises objectivity, constant monitoring and, most notably, accurate new measurements. The problem is multidisciplinary and requires expertise in active vision, robotics, mechanics and automation.

Contact information

Sánchez Salmerón, Antonio José
University Professor - PDI

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Technological capabilities

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Pattern recognition