Automated training device and method for behavior learning of non-human primates

Abstract

The invention discloses an automated training device for behavior learning of non-human primates, wherein a personal computer (PC) is provided with two displays, wherein one of the displays and a camera are respectively positioned in front of an animal seat; a water supply control system comprises a water receiver, a driving control circuit and an electromagnetic valve, wherein the water receiver is connected with the electromagnetic valve through a guide tube, the electromagnetic valve is electrically connected with the driving control circuit, and the driving control circuit is electrically connected with a microcontroller; a swinging rod and a water faucet are fixed on the animal seat, a pressure sensor is fixed on a handle of the swinging rod, the pressure sensor and a potentiometer of the swinging rod are electrically connected with the microcontroller respectively, and the water faucet is connected with the electromagnetic valve of the water supply control system through the guide tube; and the PC is electrically connected with the camera and the microcontroller respectively. The invention can realize a painless automated animal behavior training method, and the camera can be used for displaying and monitoring the animal behavior in real time, thereby greatly improving the training speed and saving human resources.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to an animal behavior training device and method, in particular to a training device and method for non-human primate behavior learning. Background technique [0002] In some physiological, behavioral, and cognitive scientific research experiments, animals are usually required to complete prescribed behaviors, such as stretching, pushing, pulling, and touching. Currently, there are many methods of training animal behavior. Commonly used training methods include forced, induced, stimulated and even punished. These methods use some tough or painful stimulation to train animals. This training method is not very effective in practice, and is usually accompanied by different degrees of damage to the animal's mental and physical health. In the absence of good control, it may even cause animals to panic, arouse their wildness, and cause training failure. In addition, these methods require a relatively large degree of manual participat...

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Problems solved by technology

Among them, food-based, juice-based and virtual electrical stimulation have their own disadvantages: food rewards cannot be carried out for a long time, and it is not easy to establish an automated training system; juice rewards need to change the type of juice frequently, because animals are prone to a certain kind of juice. Produces a sense of boredom, and often giving fruit juice will cause diseases such as diabetes to animals; the reward of electrical stimulation uses the electrical stimulation of the reward area of ​​the brain to allow animals to obtain virtual rewards, thereby training animals. The specific mechanism of this training method is currently unknown. Not clear, and it is easy to make animals addicted

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