Study on the Brain Stereotaxic Method of Carp Aquatic Animal-robot

Abstract

Our aim is to explore the brain stereotaxic method of aquatic animal-robots. [Methods] Carps were anesthetized by Eugenol. The carp skulls and brain were observed by the method of anatomy. Carp brain structure and size were obtained by three-dimension images which were structured by CT. The brain stereotaxic method was confirmed by setting up a 3 d coordinate system of brain and dividing carp skull surface into 8 location areas. The 3 d coordinate system of brain was built according to the principle of brain stereotaxic coordinates, the bony marks and the characteristics of carp skull. And the 8 location areas were used for implanting electrodes. Stimulating electrodes were implanted into cerebral motor areas by the application of brain stereotaxic method. [Results] The carp-robot went forward and turned successfully by controlling in underwater experiment. [Conclusion] The results showed that the brain stereotaxic method is feasible and reliable for carp-robot.