Generalized Apparatus for Behavioral Assessment (GABA)

Patent Status

Patent Pending

Brief Description

The Generalized Apparatus for Behavioral Assessment (GABA) is an automated system designed to precisely deliver liquid and/or air stimuli to a subject while holding them in a fixed position. The system comprises a base, a platform, and one or more restraining arms to position the subject. A translational manipulator holds a plurality of spouts, which are connected to a liquid delivery system and an air delivery system. A controller orchestrates the delivery of stimuli, allowing for highly controlled and repeatable behavioral assessments. The system's modular design and use of a translational manipulator for multiple spouts enable a wide range of experimental setups and protocols.

Suggested uses

● Neurological and behavioral studies on small animals.

● Automated high-throughput screening for drug discovery.

● Analyzing the effects of various stimuli on subjects in a controlled environment.

● Research on addiction and substance abuse.

● Evaluating cognitive function and decision-making processes.

Advantages

● Precision: The system allows for highly precise and repeatable delivery of stimuli, minimizing human error and variability.

● Automation: Full automation of the experimental protocol frees up researchers and ensures consistency across trials.

● Flexibility: The use of multiple spouts and a translational manipulator allows for the delivery of a variety of stimuli in different combinations and sequences.

● Modularity: The system's components can be easily adapted or reconfigured for different experimental needs.

● Efficiency: High-throughput capabilities enable the rapid assessment of a large number of subjects or conditions.

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