Project Overview

Fine adjustments in the positioning of the eye are necessary to obtain quality scans of the retina and nerve. We currently have an automated head holder device for positioning the head of the animal. However, concerns about possible neurologic damage during rotation of the head makes it desirable to develop a device that can rotate the whole animal. Animals can weigh up to 10kg although most are 3-6 kg. Several cm of rotation are desirable in all axes.

Contact Information

Team Members

• Nathan Kleinhans - Team Leader
• Laura Piechura - Communicator
• Holly Liske - Co-BSAC
• Kellen Sheedy - Co-BSAC
• Dhaval Desai - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. Walter Block - Advisor
• Ann Gabelt - Client