A cloud-based tool for tracking animal movements using deep learning
cloudSLEAP: Maximizing accessibility to deep learning-based motion capture
This study is creating a new tool called cloudSLEAP that helps researchers easily track animal movements using regular videos, making it simpler and more affordable for anyone studying animal behavior and neuroscience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Salk Institute for Biological Studies NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10643661 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing cloudSLEAP, a platform that utilizes deep learning to enable markerless motion capture of animals in natural settings. By allowing users to track body movements through standard videos without needing complex software or expensive hardware, cloudSLEAP aims to make this technology accessible to a wider audience. The platform will support various data formats and integrate with existing data standards to ensure that the outputs are standardized and easily shareable. This approach seeks to enhance the understanding of animal behavior and neuroscience by providing a user-friendly tool for researchers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and scientists studying animal behavior who require motion tracking tools.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in animal behavior research or do not require motion capture technology may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the accessibility of advanced motion capture technology for studying animal behavior.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with cloud-based tools for data analysis, indicating a promising potential for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, UNITED STATES
- Salk Institute for Biological Studies — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pereira, Talmo D. — Salk Institute for Biological Studies
- Study coordinator: Pereira, Talmo D.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.