T.R.A.P.T.

The issue with current restraint models is that they require the aid of multiple researchers to secure the rat or the rat may be unwilling to enter the restraint subsequent times. The TRAPT design group was tasked with developing a restraint device that is comfortable enough to restrain a rat successfully for several hours, without causing additional stress, and do so ethically. This device should require less manpower to effectively implement it in research experiments. This restraint will measure temperature, respiration rate, and pressure exerted by the restraint on the rat.

Members: Karla Ladino, Smruti Patil, Walker Reeves, Clare Tyler