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Design of a High-Throughput Robotic Batch Microinjection System for Zebrafish Larvae-Based on Image Potential Energy
Ziqiang Chi1; Qingsong Xu1; Nana Ai2,3; Wei Ge2,3
2022-11-15
Source PublicationIEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics
ISSN1083-4435
Volume28Issue:3Pages:1315-1325
Abstract

Microinjection of zebrafish larvae is widely used in vaccine development, drug screening, gene research, etc. Conventional manual injection has the disadvantages of low efficiency and operator-skill dependence. In this article, a high-throughput robotic microinjection system is proposed for zebrafish larvae. For the first time, the image contour-based potential energy algorithm is introduced to judge whether the microneedle has successfully pierced into the zebrafish larva, so as to further decide whether to inject materials into the target sample. The customized microstructured agarose medium can be used to fix batch zebrafish larvae with different poses in standard array for microinjection. A deep learning machine vision approach based on convolutional neural networks is employed to recognize multiple injection target points at one time. The multidevice collaboration achieves continuous and accurate microinjection operations. A prototype system has been fabricated for experimental testing. The results show that the system can quickly inject a batch of zebrafish larvae with a high success rate and high survival rate. Owing to a high degree of automation, the proposed microinjection system greatly reduces the workload of experimenters, saves the experimental cost, and shortens the relevant experimental study period.

KeywordDeep Learning Image Potential Energy Algorithm Machine Vision Robotic Batch Microinjection Zebrafish Larvae
DOI10.1109/TMECH.2022.3219673
URLView the original
Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaAutomation & Control Systems ; Engineering
WOS SubjectAutomation & Control Systems ; Engineering, Manufacturing ; Engineering, Electrical & Electronic ; Engineering, Mechanical
WOS IDWOS:000886857500001
PublisherIEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC, 445 HOES LANE, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08855-4141
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85142838000
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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 AuthorQingsong Xu; Wei Ge
Affiliation1.Department of Electromechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau
2.Department of Biomedical Sciences and Centre of Reproduction, Development and Aging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau
3.Univ Macau, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Biomed Sci, Taipa, Macau, Peoples R China
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Science and Technology
Corresponding Author AffilicationFaculty of Science and Technology;  Centre of Reproduction, Development and Aging;  University of Macau
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Ziqiang Chi,Qingsong Xu,Nana Ai,et al. Design of a High-Throughput Robotic Batch Microinjection System for Zebrafish Larvae-Based on Image Potential Energy[J]. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2022, 28(3), 1315-1325.
APA Ziqiang Chi., Qingsong Xu., Nana Ai., & Wei Ge (2022). Design of a High-Throughput Robotic Batch Microinjection System for Zebrafish Larvae-Based on Image Potential Energy. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 28(3), 1315-1325.
MLA Ziqiang Chi,et al."Design of a High-Throughput Robotic Batch Microinjection System for Zebrafish Larvae-Based on Image Potential Energy".IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics 28.3(2022):1315-1325.
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