Specifications

System Specifications

The RAMC satisfies the following system specifications:

  • Location Data

    The system must be able to determine the location of a mouse inside the mouse cage within 0.5 cm of its “real” location.

  • Food and Water Consumption

    The system must be able to measure food and water consumption of the mouse to within 1 mg of the real value.

  • Food and Water Habits

    The system must be able to detect eating and drinking events with 100% accuracy.

  • Sleeping Periods

    The system must work at night and during the mouse’s sleeping period.

  • Live Video Feed

    Provide a live video feed from the mouse cage.

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