Touch-screen multifunctional non-human primate animal cognitive-function testing cage

Abstract

The invention discloses a touch-screen multifunctional non-human primate animal cognitive-function testing cage and belongs to the technical field of animal experiment devices. The touch-screen multifunctional non-human primate animal cognitive-function testing cage comprises a testing cage and a transfer cage. An infrared-induction touch screen connected with a computer is fastened on the rear vertical face of the testing cage capable of moving back and forth, an observation window and a movable camera are arranged on the top face, a water supply nozzle is located at the rear locking-fixing position capable of moving vertically in front of the touch face of the touch screen, a feces receiving plate which can be pushed into or pulled out of the lateral vertical face of the testing cage is arranged under a grid-shaped base, and a testing cage door which can be pushed into or pulled out of the side face of the testing cage is arranged on a grid-shaped front vertical face. The transfer cage is provided with truckles and an observation window, and the front vertical face is a push-pull type transfer cage door which can be in butt joint with the testing cage door after being opened. The touch-screen multifunctional non-human primate animal cognitive-function testing cage can be used for flexibly, conveniently, intelligently, efficiently and accurately performing non-human primate animal training and testing based on a modern computer technology, does not need an additionally-equipped corresponding cage, has multiple practical functions and is low in purchase cost and usage cost.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of animal experiment equipment, and in particular relates to a device for testing the cognitive ability of non-human primates. Background technique [0002] In the field of neurobiology, it is often necessary to conduct behavioral tests on experimental animals. By allowing experimental animals to complete a certain behavioral paradigm to evaluate their cognitive abilities and brain functions, and then reveal the rules of brain activity. Non-human primates, such as rhesus monkeys, as a high-level experimental animal, have advanced and complex nervous systems and can complete a variety of complex behavioral tasks; Cognitive function assessment is a very important research method in neurobiology. [0003] Based on neuropsychology, predecessors have developed a set of behavioral paradigms for evaluating the advanced brain functions of macaques. Combined with food rewards, macaques are allowed to complete a seri...

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Problems solved by technology

[0005] 1. Its hardware is only a box-shaped device with a touch screen, and it must be equipped with a corresponding cage when used; in addition, it is heavy (about 25kg), and it needs to be equipped with a corresponding lifting device to adjust its distance and height from the monkey cage. platform

[0006] 2. Rewards are given to macaques by feeding. The given food needs to be specially processed into biscuit particles with a certain shape and hardness, otherwise the automatic feeding system will break down, and the production of feeding food is difficult and expensive ( The price is about 2800 RMB / kg)

[0007] 3. Lack of some practical functions, for example, the position of the water supply system cannot be adjusted, there is no design to prevent macaques from accidentally touching the touch screen, and there is no camera to monitor the tested animals, etc.

[0008] 4. The price is expensive, 150,000 to 200,000 RMB

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