Ethoscopes: An open platform for high-throughput ethomics

Here, we present the use of ethoscopes, which are machines for high-throughput analysis of behavior in Drosophila and other animals. Ethoscopes provide a software and hardware solution that is reproducible and easily scalable. They perform, in real-time, tracking and profiling of behavior by using a...

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Published in:PLoS biology 2017-10, Vol.15 (10), p.e2003026-e2003026
Main Authors: Geissmann, Quentin, Garcia Rodriguez, Luis, Beckwith, Esteban J, French, Alice S, Jamasb, Arian R, Gilestro, Giorgio F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Animals
Automation
Behavior
Behavior, Animal - physiology
Biology and Life Sciences
Caenorhabditis elegans
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer programs
Construction specifications
Data collection
Drosophila
Drosophila melanogaster
Drosophila melanogaster - physiology
Engineering and technology
Ethology - instrumentation
Ethology - methods
Flight simulation
Forecasts and trends
Hardware
High-throughput screening (Biochemical assaying)
Insects
Learning algorithms
Life sciences
Machine Learning
Medicine and Health Sciences
Methods
Microcomputers
Neurosciences
Printing
Printing, Three-Dimensional
Reproducibility of Results
Research and Analysis Methods
Scientific equipment and supplies
Software
Three dimensional printing
Universal Serial Bus
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Summary:Here, we present the use of ethoscopes, which are machines for high-throughput analysis of behavior in Drosophila and other animals. Ethoscopes provide a software and hardware solution that is reproducible and easily scalable. They perform, in real-time, tracking and profiling of behavior by using a supervised machine learning algorithm, are able to deliver behaviorally triggered stimuli to flies in a feedback-loop mode, and are highly customizable and open source. Ethoscopes can be built easily by using 3D printing technology and rely on Raspberry Pi microcomputers and Arduino boards to provide affordable and flexible hardware. All software and construction specifications are available at http://lab.gilest.ro/ethoscope.
ISSN:1545-7885
1544-9173
1545-7885
DOI:10.1371/journal.pbio.2003026