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Design of an automated robotic microinjection system for batch injection of zebrafish embryos and larvae
Guo, Zhongyi1; Ai, N.2; Ge, W.2; Xu, Qingsong1
2024-01-29
Source PublicationMicrosystems & Nanoengineering
ISSN2055-7434
Volume10Issue:1Pages:20
Abstract

This paper presents the design of a vision-based automated robotic microinjection system for batch injection of both zebrafish embryos and larvae. A novel visual recognition algorithm based on an automatic threshold and excessive dilatation is introduced to accurately identify the center of zebrafish embryos and larval yolks. A corresponding software system is developed using the producer-consumer model as the framework structure, and a friendly user interface is designed to allow operators to choose from a range of desired functions according to their different needs. In addition, a novel microstructural agarose device is designed and fabricated to simultaneously immobilize mixed batches of embryos and larvae. Moreover, a prototype microinjection system is fabricated by integrating hardware devices with visual algorithms. An experimental study is conducted to verify the performance of the robotic microinjection system. The results show that the reported system can accurately identify zebrafish embryos and larvae and efficiently complete batch microinjection tasks of the mixtures with an injection success rate of 92.05% in 13.88 s per sample. Compared with manual and existing microinjection systems, the proposed system demonstrates the merits of versatility, excellent efficiency, high success rate, high survival rate, and sufficient stability.

DOI10.1038/s41378-023-00645-6
URLView the original
Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaScience & Technology - Other Topics ; Instruments & Instrumentation
WOS SubjectNanoscience & Nanotechnology ; Instruments & Instrumentation
WOS IDWOS:001151959600001
PublisherSPRINGERNATURECAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON N1 9XW, ENGLAND
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85183398979
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionCentre of Reproduction, Development and Aging
Faculty of Health Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Corresponding AuthorGe, W.; Xu, Qingsong
Affiliation1.Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau
2.Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau
First Author AffilicationUniversity of Macau
Corresponding Author AffilicationFaculty of Health Sciences;  University of Macau
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Guo, Zhongyi,Ai, N.,Ge, W.,et al. Design of an automated robotic microinjection system for batch injection of zebrafish embryos and larvae[J]. Microsystems & Nanoengineering, 2024, 10(1), 20.
APA Guo, Zhongyi., Ai, N.., Ge, W.., & Xu, Qingsong (2024). Design of an automated robotic microinjection system for batch injection of zebrafish embryos and larvae. Microsystems & Nanoengineering, 10(1), 20.
MLA Guo, Zhongyi,et al."Design of an automated robotic microinjection system for batch injection of zebrafish embryos and larvae".Microsystems & Nanoengineering 10.1(2024):20.
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