Whisker Stimulation Device

Whisker Stimulation Device

Model: BLI-WS01

Description

The WHISKER STIMULATION DEVICE is designed to measure neuronal response to whisker stimulation in awake head-fixed mice. Reward and auditory signals can be presented according to the animal’s performance. Whisker stimulating system can be used to study mechanisms of sensory signal detection in neuroscience research.

Features
  • Fully automated system
  • Tactile stimuli: up to six sand papers with different textures are installed at one time
  • Tactile stimuli can be presented to the whisker by linear and rotary motors.
  • Liquid is supplied through a water spout (or lickometer) as a reward
  • The mouse is mounted on the platform or the treadmill via the head-fixation
  • Cues or feedback signals can be delivered as sound or light
  • Software to set experimental parameters is provided
  • Video recording to monitor licking and stimulus presentation in real time
  • Easy adjustment of platform positioning with a magnetic base.
  • Size and configuration can be specialized according to the customer’s request.
Specifications
General
Target SpeciesMouse
OperationProprietary software for PC control
Power consumption AC220V / 50 – 60Hz
Data acquisitionData Saved as ‘txt’ or ‘csv’ file on PC 
Power consumption AC220V / 60Hz
 
Operation
PC InterfaceUSB
DATA INSand Paper Status, Lick Proprietary software
DATA OUTReward
OPTIONVideo recording, sound, rack
VIDEO CAMERA (option)USB,2MP 0.01 LUX, 1920X1080 MJPEG@50fps
Overall Size440 x 300 x 250 (mm)
Weight10 Kg (without rackmount)
Ordering information

The Whisker Stimulation Device is available only for the specialized order. Please contact our engineer at info@beonli.com for more details.