{"product_id":"pycontrol-gridmaze","title":"pyControl GridMaze","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pyControl GridMaze is an open and modular behavioral testing system designed for experiments with freely moving rodents. Its unique design of removable bridged allows rapid reconfiguration of the spatial maze layout. R\u003cspan\u003eemovable bridge modules define the interconnections between towers and enable rapid reconfiguration of the maze’s spatial layout. \u003c\/span\u003eBuilt around the open-source pyControl framework, the system enables automated execution of behavioral tasks with precise control of stimuli, rewards, and event timing. The GridMaze is particularly suited for studies involving spatial navigation, decision-making, and cognitive flexibility. It can also be combined with external recording systems such as imaging setups or cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is a modular maze of a 3x3 platform grid. Towers are connected with removable bridges. Tower components allow visual and acoustic cue presentation, and liquid reward delivery. The combination of the mechanical structure, integrated sensors and actuators, and pyControl-based electronics provides a flexible framework for automated behavioral experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GridMaze can be used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatial navigation tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCognitive flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning and memory experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReward-based behavioral paradigms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory cue-based decision tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiments synchronized with external recording systems\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixGuard\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled 3×3 GridMaze system for freely moving rodents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine integrated behavioral platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomated detection of nose-pokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated visual and auditory cue presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluid reward delivery using a central valve-controlled system.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible task programming and adaptation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular structure for behavioral neuroscience experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTENTS\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGridMaze structural frame with light-tight enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3×3 grid of integrated behavioral platforms, each including:\u003cbr\u003e • IR nose-poke detector\u003cbr\u003e • LED with diffuser (visual cue)\u003cbr\u003e • Audio buzzer (acoustic cue)\u003cbr\u003e • Fluid reward delivery (central valve-controlled system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epyControl controller with extension boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabling (RJ45-based distribution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverhead camera mount with IR illumination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply and cables included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera assembly components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputer or external recording system, unless specified separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMohamady El-Gaby, Adam Loyd Harris, James C. R. Whittington, William Dorrell, Arya Bhomick, Mark E. Walton, Thomas Akam \u0026amp; Timothy E. J. Behrens (2024). A cellular basis for mapping behavioural structure. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41586-024-08145-x\" title=\"Nature\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Pereira,  Beatriz S. Godinho,  Christian K. Machens,  Rui M. Costa, Thomas Akam (2026). Flexible route planning and rapid structure learning by mice in complex environments. \u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biorxiv.org\/content\/10.64898\/2026.06.02.729586v1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebioRxiv\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter T. Doohan,  Kristopher T. Jensen,  Yaqing Chen,  Beatriz S. Godinho,  Charles D. G. Burns, Chongyu (Xiao) Qin, Josie L. Emery, Ryan J. Cini,  Mark E. Walton,  Timothy E. J. Behrens,  Thomas E. Akam (2026). Structured and flexible representations in medial-frontal cortex support goal-directed navigation. \u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biorxiv.org\/content\/10.64898\/2026.06.09.729603v1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebioRxiv\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Akam, Andy Lustig, James M Rowland, Sampath KT Kapanaiah, Joan Esteve-Agraz, Mariangela Panniello, Cristina Márquez, Michael M Kohl, Dennis Kätzel, Rui M Costa, Mark E Walton (2022). pyControl: Open source, Python-based hardware and software for controlling behavioural neuroscience experiments. \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7554\/eLife.67846\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeLife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pyControl\/hardware\/tree\/master\/GridMaze\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pyControl\/hardware\/tree\/master\/GridMaze\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource Code\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founding developer Thomas Akam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093786190091,"sku":"G850","price":8990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1355\/5871\/files\/GridMAZE_4.png?v=1782918964","url":"https:\/\/www.labmaker.org\/products\/pycontrol-gridmaze","provider":"LABmaker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}