The current study aimed to automate the quantification of motor deficits in rats. The initial evaluation model assesses motor loss resulting from an intracortical microelectrode implantation in the motor cortex. We report on the development and use of a tracking algorithm using easily adaptable, simple, and readily available coding software.
Dona, K. R., Goss-Varley, M., Shoffstall, A. J., Capadona, J. R. A Novel Single Animal Motor Function Tracking System Using Simple, Readily Available Software. J. Vis. Exp. (138), e57917, doi:10.3791/57917 (2018).