EthoVision XT:
A modular approach
EthoVision XT has a flexible, modular approach. Configurations range from basic video tracking to a multi-functional (automated) system.
- Customizable for your needs and budget
- Includes robust three point body tracking of one animal in one arena
- Easily automate your experiments or connect to third-party devices
The gold standard of video tracking
EthoVision® XT includes all the essential tools to track and analyze the movement and behavior of a single animal in one arena, right out of the box.
The standard version of EthoVision XT includes built-in tracking of multiple body points—nose, body center, and tail base—for
subjects like rats, mice, or zebrafish. This feature is specifically designed for top-view tracking, allowing you to gather more detailed and precise behavioral data from
your animals.
That is not all, EthoVision XT also comes with:
- Deep learning-based body points detection
- Automated settings and standardized templates
- An intuitive interface for fast and easy setup
EthoVision XT modules
Multiple Arena Module
Track in multiple arenas
Increase your throughput by analyzing animal behavior in four, eight, or even sixteen open fields at the same time, or track zebrafish larvae in a 96-well plates. EthoVision XT easily defines start and stop conditions for each arena individually or collectively.
Social Interaction Module
Study social behavior
Track multiple subjects in a single arena. The powerful deep-learning algorithm tracks two rodents with minimal marking. Or track up to sixteen animals simultaneously. Social parameters include time spent in proximity and body contact, to name a few.
Behavior Recognition Module
Automatic behavior recognition
Automation in behavioral recognition is a crucial step towards advancements in biomedical, genetic, and molecular research. The Automatic Behavior Recognition Module accurately and reliably recognizes a list of ten rat or mouse behaviors.
Trial & Hardware Control
Control external equipment
Control devices such as lights, pellet dispensers, doors, etc. Or create your own operant conditioning experiment. EthoVision XT can also control optogenetic stimulation or create markers in your electrophysiological recording equipment.
External Data Module
Integrate external data
Physiological data, such as heart rate or body temperature, and other external data, like vocalizations, can add valuable information to complement your behavioral data. EthoVision XT integrates all these data, so you can visualize, select, and analyze all your data in sync.
Quality Assurance Module
Quality assurance & GLP compliance
The Quality Assurance protects your data and creates log files of everything for that project. This module is compliant with 21 CFR Part 11, the regulations on electronic records and electronic signatures for studies conducted under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
Tracking behavior in a 3D space
Track3D allows the researcher to record the movement of an animal in a test chamber, visualize the resulting trajectory in a three-dimensional image and calculate a number of movement parameters. The system is suitable for almost any test chamber, swim tank or wind tunnel, flexible and very cost-effective.
- Record movement of an animal in three dimensions
- Characterize flight navigation or swimming behavior
- Calculates horizontal and vertical movement of animals
How do I use EthoVision XT?
Start your experiment in EthoVision XT from scratch or save time by using one of the predefined templates. Starting an experiment from scratch is also easy. Answer a couple of questions and EthoVision XT adjusts all the settings for you. Click the button below to learn how to set up your system.
All I need to know about EthoVision XT
EthoVision XT has been cited in tens of thousands of publications, in a great variety of studies, from cognition, learning and memory to emotional and social behavior, stress, anxiety, fear and many more. Click the button below for more in-depth information on EthoVision XT.
What are the benefits of EthoVision XT?
EthoVision XT is made for researchers, by researchers. It saves time and gets you the results you want (and need) with ease. Designed to be at the core of your lab, EthoVision XT offers integration of data and automation of behavioral experiments with any animal. Click the button below to learn about the benefits of EthoVision XT.
What can I use EthoVision XT for?
EthoVision XT is a thoroughly validated video tracker which can be used for rodents, fish, insects and other animals. It also serves as the engine for our hardware solutions such as DanioVision and the PhenoTyper; flexible observation cages to take your research even further.
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