LOCOMOTOR ACTIVITY & BEHAVIOR
* SuperFlex Open Field *
The SuperFlex is a powerful and versatile open field system for tracking animal movement and behavior. It uses a 16x16 infrared grid to monitor animals in standard or custom-sized cages, with recorded data analyzed through Omnitech's Fusion software. This software allows for flexible experiment design, multi-animal tracking, and long-term studies, while generating visual outputs like heat maps and path plots. The system is easy to set up with plug-and-play USB connectivity and can handle up to 32 systems on a single PC, making it ideal for high-throughput research. SuperFlex offers customizable sensor configurations and integrates smoothly with other lab equipment, providing a flexible, scalable solution for behavioral research.
Custom Home Cage Frames & Racks
Environmental Control Chamber
The Environmental Control Chamber (ECC) is designed to minimize external influences on experimental subjects, reducing environmental bias. It works in conjunction with the SuperFlex Open Field system, providing uniform lighting and sound attenuation, ideal for light- and sound-sensitive experiments. Lighting duration and intensity can be programmed, simulating day/night cycles. The stackable design saves space, with optional mobile bases for easy transport and cleaning. The ECC powers the open field setup with a single cord, and features a silent, user-controlled fan to manage airflow and temperature.
RotoMax Rotometer
The RotoMax Rotometer System is designed to study circling behavior in small animals (rats and mice), commonly used in research on Parkinson's disease and motor function. It tracks rotational movements in real time, with data recorded at 10ms intervals. The system includes a high-resolution rotation sensor, test chamber (cylinder or bowl), and Fusion software for precise data collection, time binning, and post-experiment analysis. It supports both single-animal and batch experiments, offering customizable settings for rotation thresholds and experiment parameters.
VersaMax Legacy Open Field
The VersaMax Legacy Open Field – Locomotor Activity system is used for tracking and analyzing animal movement in up to 32 subjects. It includes X-Y sensors (and optional Z sensors), an analyzer, software, and animal chambers, with the flexibility to add options as needed. A key feature is the staggered start time, allowing data collection to begin immediately for each animal without waiting for all to be ready. The system also has diagnostics to check sensor functionality before and after data collection. This product has been replaced by the SuperFlex Open Field system, which offers enhanced features at a lower cost