Fully Automated Infrared Activity Frame for Mice & Rats
The multi-purpose ActiMot2 system registers, spontaneous or induced, animal movement with a 3-dimensional grid of light-beam sensors. Horizontal and vertical movements are reliably detected with high spatial and temporal resolution.
ActiMot2 is available for Open Field experiments to study spontaneous activity, exploration, and anxiety. Square-shaped light-beam frames in two sizes with up to two additional rearing levels are combined with Open Field arenas for rats and mice. The dedicated advanced software with over 100 integrated result parameters is customized with various built-in options, including defining regions of interest and detecting thresholds to fine-tune activity and speed parameters.
Open Field Test: for unconditioned activity, exploration, and anxiety studies
Light Dark Test: for innate anxiety studies
Hole Board Test: for spontaneous exploration studies
Olfactory Hole Board Test: for avoidance memory studies
Place Preference Test: for aversive, addictive properties of drugs studies
HomeCage Locomotion Test: for general motor activity studies
The ActiMot2 advanced software offers a seamless user experience with customizable analysis features, simplifying complex tasks and enhancing efficiency. Here’s how:
Variability: suitable for a variety of behavioral paradigms
Arena Flexibility: ideal for any home cage or various test arenas
High Temporal and Spatial Resolution: movement detection in 3 dimensions with up to 2 rearing levels
In-Depth Analysis: more than 100 output parameters
TTL Trigger Option: control of 3rd party instruments, e.g. optogenetics
Integrated GLP Feature: audit trail & user administration help to fulfill GLP requirements
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