NDLI: CATOS (Computer Aided Training/Observing System): Automating animal observation and training

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Oh, Jinook Fitch, W. Tecumseh
Copyright Year	2016
Abstract	In animal behavioral biology, an automated observing/training system may be useful for several reasons: (a) continuous observation of animals for documentation of specific, irregular events, (b) long-term intensive training of animals in preparation for behavioral experiments, (c) elimination of potential cues and biases induced by humans during training and testing. Here, we describe an open-source-based system named CATOS (Computer Aided Training/Observing System) developed for such situations. There are several notable features in this system. CATOS is flexible and low cost because it is based on free open-source software libraries, common hardware parts, and open-system electronics based on Arduino. Automated video condensation is applied, leading to significantly reduced video data storage compared to the total active hours of the system. A data-viewing utility program helps a user browse recorded data quickly and more efficiently. With these features, CATOS has the potential to be applied to many different animal species in various environments such as laboratories, zoos, or even private homes. Also, an animal’s free access to the device without constraint, and a gamified learning process, enhance the animal’s welfare and enriches their environment. As a proof of concept, the system was built and tested with two different species. Initially, the system was tested for approximately 10 months with a domesticated cat. The cat was successfully and fully automatically trained to discriminate three different spoken words. Then, in order to test the system’s adaptability to other species and hardware components, we used it to train a laboratory rat for 3 weeks.
Starting Page	13
Ending Page	23
Page Count	11
File Format	PDF
ISSN	07433808
Journal	Behavior Research Methods
Volume Number	49
Issue Number	1
e-ISSN	15543528
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2016-01-07
Publisher Place	New York
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Automated animal training Animal welfare Gamification Automatic system Open-source system Cognitive Psychology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Experimental and Cognitive Psychology 3200/3201 Psychology

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