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We developed WormBot, an affordable, open-source robotic platform for automating Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) survival and behavior studies. This system enables high-throughput phenotyping, advancing aging research in accessible lab settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Biogerontology
  • Robotics in Life Sciences
  • Model Organism Research

Background:

  • Caenorhabditis elegans is a key model organism for aging research due to conserved pathways and genetic tractability.
  • High-throughput phenotyping is crucial for understanding aging but can be resource-intensive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce WormBot, an open-source robotic platform for automated C. elegans survival and behavioral phenotyping.
  • To enable cost-effective, high-capacity aging studies in diverse laboratory settings.

Main Methods:

  • WormBot utilizes standard 12-well plates for parallel experiments.
  • The platform employs commercially available robotics hardware and a web-based interface.
  • It captures time-lapse bright-field images and real-time video for lifespan and healthspan analysis.

Main Results:

  • The system supports 144 parallel C. elegans survival and phenotyping experiments.
  • WormBot allows for remote monitoring and control of experiments.
  • It facilitates the measurement of both lifespan and healthspan metrics.

Conclusions:

  • WormBot provides an accessible, low-cost solution for automating C. elegans aging studies.
  • Its open-source nature allows for customization and future development.
  • The platform democratizes high-throughput phenotyping for aging research, even in smaller labs.