Precise measurement of rodent drinking using CLiQR (Capacitive Lick Quantification in Rodents)
Christopher Parker, Alexis Lam, Ashley Walters, Harrison M. Carvour, Jack Douglass, Brannen Dyer, Anthony Glorius, Boston Main, Christine Moore, Margaret Niemeier, Avni Patel, Kaladin White, Nicholas M. Timme
This paper introduces CLiQR, a capacitive lickometry system for precise rodent drinking measurement, showing strong correlation between detected licks and fluid intake.
bioRxiv · Aug 26, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition