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https://github.com/CaT-zTools/CaT-z_Software

Software tool for 3D tracking and automatic classification of rodent behavior. Used for acquisition, annotation, and automatic behavioral profile characterization of laboratory rodents' RGB-D videos. Utilizes video segmentation, tracking of body parts, and automated classification of behaviors through machine learning and computer vision methods. Setup uses low costing RGB-D cameras for tracking behaviors in various environments. Software includes GUI interfaces for video acquisition, annotation, and processing of behavioral data. Software is capable of automated behavior detection with only 30 minutes of annotated video.

Proper citation: CaT-z (RRID:SCR_023399) Copy   

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https://github.com/KumarLabJax/JABS-behavior-classifier

Video based phenotyping platform for laboratory mouse. Provides complete details of software and hardware, including 3D designs used for data collection. Data acquisition system consists of video collection hardware and software, behavior labeling and active learning app, and online database for sharing classifiers. Hardware and software solution collects high quality data for behavior analysis.

Proper citation: JAX Animal Behavior System (RRID:SCR_023721) Copy   

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https://www.eneuro.org/content/9/5/ENEURO.0099-22.2022

Open source modular apparatus to produce guide cannulas exploiting 3D printing technology. Step by step procedure to realize hippocampal guide cannulas. 3D-printed guide cannula implant, as well as rotary tool based cutting station for fabrication of cannulae. Useful to conduct research in all the fields where access to brain areas is needed.

Proper citation: Customized Guide Cannulas (RRID:SCR_023941) Copy   

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https://github.com/bkntr/brainways

Open source software that automatically registers coronal slices and quantifies fluorescent markers. Python based, AI registration algorithm for slice matching to the Waxholm rat atlas. Slice quantification can be trained on any atlas, which allows use for other subjects such as mice, zebrafish, and humans. AI-based software for registration and analysis of fluorescent markers on coronal brain slices.

Proper citation: Brainways (RRID:SCR_024402) Copy   

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https://www.eneuro.org/content/10/5/ENEURO.0127-22.2023

Open source, adaptable tracking system for multiple rodents. Scalable and customizable system for tracking and behavior assessment consists of Raspberry Pi based video and RFID acquisition. Maximum of six rodents of any coat color can be tracked simultaneously in any user defined arena with few restrictions. For pose estimation and travel trajectory analysis, PyMouseTracks supports interfacing with open source packages such as DeepLabCut and Traja.

Proper citation: PyMouseTracks (RRID:SCR_024453) Copy   

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https://www.eneuro.org/content/10/8/ENEURO.0212-23.2023

Simple, lightweight, and low cost customizable multielectrode array for Local Field Potential recordings. Used to collect LFP data from different brain regions simultaneously in rats. Can be modified to record single unit and multiunit activity in addition to LFP activity using both wired and wireless neural data acquisition systems.

Proper citation: Customizable Multielectrode Array (RRID:SCR_024551) Copy   

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https://github.com/EwellNeuroLab?tab=repositories

Low cost platform for multianimal chronic Local Field Potential video monitoring with Graphical User Interface for seizure detection and behavioral scoring. Enables chronic monitoring of several animals simultaneously, synchronizes bilateral local field potential and video streams in real time, and parses recorded data into manageable file sizes. Hardware solution leverages Intan and Open Ephys acquisition systems and software solution is implemented in Bonsai. Data are synchronized and parsed in Bonsai, allowing for flexibility and scalability of up to 128 channels per animal. The use of Intan adapter board for LFP video recordings allows compatibility with large variety of recording devices. Custom made electrodes and cables were components for the chronic LFP recordings. Used as acquisition system for long term video neurophysiology recordings.

Proper citation: LFP Monitoring (RRID:SCR_024428) Copy   

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https://github.com/danbider/lightning-pose

Software video centric package for direct video manipulation. Semi supervised animal pose estimation algorithm, Bayesian post processing approach and deep learning package. Improved animal pose estimation via semi-supervised learning, Bayesian ensembling, and cloud-native open-source tools.

Proper citation: Lightning Pose (RRID:SCR_024480) Copy   

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https://github.com/NC4Lab/NC4gate

Code for testing and operating NC4gate modules of modular gate system for autonomous control of rodent behavior. Fully customizable gate system that can be used in behavioral experiments involving rodent mazes (T-maze, Y-maze, radial arm, etc.).

Proper citation: NC4gate (RRID:SCR_026445) Copy   

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https://github.com/tomcatsmith19/ArucoDetection

Automated rodent behavioral scoring system, complete with 3D design files and code/software. System monitors behavioral engagement using open-source software. 3D design files and necessary software has been made available, as well as code that can be used for data analysis.

Proper citation: ArUco (RRID:SCR_026572) Copy   

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https://github.com/lvrgb777/STPoseNet

Source code for pose recognition model for laboratory mice based on yolov8. Real-time spatiotemporal network model for robust mouse pose estimation.

Proper citation: STPoseNet (RRID:SCR_026834) Copy   

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https://github.com/ThomasAkam/active_commutator

Open source active commutator for Open Ephys / Intan electrophysiology systems. Motorized device used in neuroscience research, particularly in studies involving freely moving animals, to manage wires or fibers connecting headstage or other device to external equipment. Addresses common issue of tether tangling during experiments with freely moving subjects. Relies on Hall-Effect sensor detecting rotation of cable, this information is continuously fed to Adafruit microcontroller that operates servo motor to counter-rotate cable as needed, preventing twisting and ensuring clear, uninterrupted data collection. System can also be paused, restarted, and its neutral position recalibrated with simple button presses, allowing for flexible operation.

Proper citation: Active Commutator (RRID:SCR_027098) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/laubach-lab-github-repository/

Portal related to control and decision making, focusing on role of prefrontal cortex. American University scientists through their GitHub repository provide 3D print files for many of behavioral devices used in their lab, including Nosepoke and Lickometer designed from rats.

Proper citation: Laubach Lab GitHub Repository project (RRID:SCR_021464) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/vasic/

Project related to assessment of pain in animal models.Provided system includes weight bearing device for high throughput and unbiased behavioral pain assessment in rodents.Includes custom printed circuit board, infrared sensor, Arduino microcontroller, 3D printed parts, and open source software for analysis.

Proper citation: Voluntary Access Static Incapacitance Chamber project (RRID:SCR_021458) Copy   

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https://sourceforge.net/projects/toxtrac/

Software tool for tracking organisms.

Proper citation: ToxTrac (RRID:SCR_021502) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/arduipod-box/

Project related to presenting visual and auditory stimuli, recording behavior in form of nose pokes or screen touches, and delivering liquid rewards. ProvidesOperant chamber built with iPod Touch and Arduino microcontroller as main components.

Proper citation: ArduiPod Box project (RRID:SCR_021466) Copy   

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https://github.com/ThreeD-Tracker-FAB

Open source software tool for 3D-video based markerless computerized behavioral analysis for laboratory animals.Used to reconstruct full 3D images of animals and fit skeletal models to 3D image to estimate 3D pose of animals.Open-source 3D video based behavioral analysis system for neuroscience.

Proper citation: 3DTracker (RRID:SCR_021506) Copy   

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https://github.com/gilestrolab/ethoscope

Software R package for data analysis.Enables high throughput analysis of behavior in Drosophila and other animals.

Proper citation: EthoScopes (RRID:SCR_021507) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/open-source-joystick/

Project related to studying motor behavior and decision making in mice. Open source behavior training platform for studying motor control, decision making, and reaching reaction time. Enables behavioral work to study unexplored features of action selection, motivation, and value based decisions.

Proper citation: Joystick project (RRID:SCR_021442) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/catalepsybar/

Project related to measuring of muscular rigidity that can result from several factors including Parkinsons disease, or pharmacological exposure to antipsychotics or cannabis. Provides automated apparatus for measuring catalepsy that increases measurement accuracy and reduces observer bias.Catalepsy bar test automatically measures and records time it takes for rat to remove its forelimbs from bar. 3D printed test apparatus used to make catalepsy measurements in rats more standardized and accurate.

Proper citation: Catalepsy Bar project (RRID:SCR_021439) Copy   

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