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https://github.com/gordonberman/MotionMapper

Software tool to work on videos (not poses).Uses image analysis and multivariate statistical methods to find stereotyped behaviors in flies, mice, and other species.

Proper citation: MotionMapper (RRID:SCR_021384) Copy   

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https://github.com/YttriLab/B-SOID

Software pipeline that pairs unsupervised pattern recognition with supervised classification to achieve fast predictions of behaviors that are not predefined by users.Unsupervised learning algorithm that discovers and classifies actions based on inherent statistics of data points provided.

Proper citation: Behavioral Segmentation of Open-field in DeepLabCut (RRID:SCR_021385) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/facesync/, https://bio.tools/FaceSync

Project related to emotions and facial expressions. Includes open source guide to building affordable head mount for camera to maintain high temporal and spatial resolution of face throughout duration of experiment. Device is paired with FaceSync, Python toolbox which automatically synchronizes recorded facial expressions to videos and events such as social interactions.

Proper citation: FaceSync project (RRID:SCR_021393) Copy   

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https://github.com/jpgill86/neurotic

Software Python toolbox for interactive characterization in neuroscience.Users can read in variety of file formats for neural data and video, which they can then process, filter, analyze, annotate and plot.Used to review and annotate signal data synchronized with video, performs simple initial analyses including signal filtering and spike detection, supports variety of file formats.Facilitates collaborations by using portable specification for loading and processing data and retrieving data files from online sources.App for Windows, macOS, and Linux to review and annotate electrophysiology data and simultaneously captured video.

Proper citation: neurotic (RRID:SCR_021406) Copy   

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

Portal related to biomedical signals.Provides wearable data acquisition device with special focus on biomedical signals such as heart activity (ECG), muscle activity (EMG) and brain activity (EEG).Open source high precision bluetooth data acquisition device.

Proper citation: Attys project (RRID:SCR_021461) Copy   

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

Project related to self initiated conditioning and behavior tracking in mice. Provides automated system that can track large numbers (over 25) of socially housed mice through implanted RFID chips on mice. With RFID trackers and other analyses, behavior of mice can be tracked as they train and are subsequently tested on (or self-initiate testing in) odor discrimination task over months with thousands of trials performed every day.

Proper citation: AutonoMouse project (RRID:SCR_021462) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/autoreward2/

Project related to detection and rewarding rodents in modified T-maze task. System designed to detect and reward rodents in modified T maze provided by Ruhr University Bochum, Germany scientists.

Proper citation: Autoreward2 project (RRID:SCR_021460) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/bpm-biosignals/

Portal as educational resource regarding construction and implementation of bioamplifiers as well as interpretation of biosignals.

Proper citation: BPM Biosignals project (RRID:SCR_021459) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/automated-mouse-homecage-two-bottle-choice-test/

Project related to assessing preferences by mice among fluids in their homecages.Provided system includes homecage fitted apparatus for automated, photobeam based detection of licks in two bottle choice task. Used for automated mouse homecage two bottle choice test.

Proper citation: Automated mouse homecage two bottle choice test project (RRID:SCR_021457) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/closed-loop-system/

Portal includes system for combined behavioral tracking, electrophysiology, and closed loop stimulation provided by University of Oslo scientists.Integrates Bonsai and Open Ephys with multiple modules.Provides guide for setting up this system.

Proper citation: Closed Loop System project (RRID:SCR_021475) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/usv-detector/

Project related to ultrasonic vocalizations detection. Provides device designed for automatic detection of 50kHz ultrasonic vocalizations.

Proper citation: Ultrasonic Vocalizations Detector project (RRID:SCR_021471) Copy   

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https://ethowatcher.paginas.ufsc.br/

Software tool for behavioral and video tracking analysis in laboratory animals. Used to support detailed ethography, video tracking, and extraction of kinematic variables from digital video files of laboratory animals.

Proper citation: EthoWatcher (RRID:SCR_021504) Copy   

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https://www.feldmanlab.org/

Project related to function of cerebral cortex. Included model system for studying cortical function is provided by UC Berkeley scientists. System includes lickometer which employs infrared beam and sensor to minimize electrical noise artifacts during neurophysiology experiments and can be easily mounted in micromanipulator for precise and repeatable positioning.Open source lickometer was designed in conjunction with open source water delivery system.Together, these provide basic hardware for DIY behavioral assay and reward system for mice.

Proper citation: Feldman Lab Lickometer project (RRID:SCR_021469) Copy   

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https://github.com/arnefmeyer/mousecam

Software Python package with functions for extracting and analyzing data recorded using camera system.Used to monitor behaviors including eye position, whisking, and ear movements in unrestrained animals.Can be mounted in combination with neural implants for recording brain activity.

Proper citation: Mousecam (RRID:SCR_021503) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/hao-chen-lab-repository/

Project aims to establish computing platform for rodent behavior research using Raspberry Pi computer. They have built several devices for conducting operant conditioning and monitoring environmental data.

Proper citation: Hao Chen Lab Repository project (RRID:SCR_021467) Copy   

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

Project related to oral drug administration to group housed mice. Provides open source system for oral drug administration to group housed mice. System includes home cage attached device that weighs individual animals and administers daily dosage of drug solution based on each animal bodyweight through their drinking water. Group housed mice are identified through use of RFID tagging and receive both regular water and drug solution drops by licking at spout within PiDose module.

Proper citation: PiDose project (RRID:SCR_021441) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/autonomous-training-forelimb-motor-task/

Portal related to individualized tracking of self directed motor learning in group housed mice performing skilled lever positioning task in home cage. Provides system for fully autonomous training of group housed mice on forelimb motor task. Task is run and controlled by Raspberry Pi microcomputer, which allows for cages to be monitored remotely through active internet connection. System was developed by University of Ottawa scientists.

Proper citation: Autonomous Training of a Forelimb Motor Task project (RRID:SCR_021562) Copy   

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

Portal provides open source and affordable microscope experimental setup device based on Raspberry Pi, Arduino microcontroller and off-the-shelf electronic components. System design is based on 3D-printed mainframe, Raspberry Pi computer, and high definition camera system as well as Arduino based optical and thermal control circuits. All functions of FlyPi can be controlled through custom written graphical user interface.

Proper citation: FlyPi (RRID:SCR_021563) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/teensy-based-interface/

Portal provides Teensy-Based Interface system. System includes Teensy 3.2 microcontroller based interface that is easily programmable, and offers high speed, precisely timed behavioral data acquisition and digital and analog outputs for controlling sCMOS cameras and other devices. Developed by Boston University scientists.

Proper citation: Teensy-Based Interface project (RRID:SCR_021560) Copy   

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

Portal provides head fixed behavioral environment that uses lightweight physical maze floating on air table that moves around animals body under direct control of animal itself.

Proper citation: Airtrack (RRID:SCR_021561) Copy   

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