Primary Assay — Rhesus Macaque
Reaching / Grasping Kinematics
Macaca mulatta
Reach-to-grasp tasks quantify primate manual dexterity and underlie motor cortex and corticospinal research. Reach trajectory, grip aperture, and force scaling are measured for translational motor recovery work.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Macaca mulatta.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reach time | ms | Movement duration |
| Grip aperture | mm | Maximum hand opening |
| Grip force | N | Pinch or power grasp force |
| Success rate | % | Object acquisition accuracy |
References
Citations for Reaching / Grasping Kinematics
- Lemon RN. (2008). Descending pathways in motor control. Annu Rev Neurosci, 31, 195-218. PMID: 18558853
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Rhesus Macaque Research
NHP Behavioral Chair / Touchscreen
Cognitive task delivery
Eye-Tracking System (Sampling >500 Hz)
Saccade and fixation analysis
Reach Kinematic Capture System
Marker-based motor analysis
Social Housing Arena with Overhead Camera
Group behavior tracking
Automated Home-Cage Monitoring
Activity and welfare metrics
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Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your rhesus macaque facility.
