Developing a sensor to improve animal welfare in research settings
Tricorder Array Technologies Animal Welfare Sensor
This study is testing a new sensor called SIDECARe™ that uses smart technology to listen to mouse sounds and help researchers keep track of their health and well-being, making it easier to get reliable results in animal studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tricorder Array Technologies, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10700101 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating the SIDECARe™ sensor, which automates the monitoring of animal health and well-being in research environments. By utilizing advanced AI technology, the sensor will analyze mouse vocalizations to detect various health and social conditions, such as fighting or the presence of mouse pups. The project aims to enhance the consistency and reproducibility of animal models by providing real-time data collection and analysis. The SIDECARe™ system will be tested in both the University of Alabama at Birmingham vivarium and external sites to ensure its effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are institutions and researchers involved in animal experimentation, particularly those working with mice.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in animal research or do not work with mice will not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the care and welfare of research animals, leading to better research outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches using AI for animal monitoring have shown promise in improving animal welfare, indicating a potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- Tricorder Array Technologies, LLC — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tindal, Robert John — Tricorder Array Technologies, LLC
- Study coordinator: Tindal, Robert John
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.