ActiTrack

ActiTrack is a video tracking system designed for behavioral research. According to the vendor, it provides automated tracking and analysis of animal behavior, allowing researchers to monitor and quantify various parameters such as locomotor activity, exploration, anxiety, and memory. ActiTrack is said to be suitable for research institutions, universities, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech firms of all sizes. It is commonly used by behavioral researchers, neuroscientists, pharmacologists, biologists, and psychologists.

Key Features

Activity Tracking: ActiTrack offers automated tracking and analysis of animal activity, providing data on distance traveled, velocity, and activity patterns.

Zone Detection: Researchers can define specific zones within the tracking area and monitor the time spent by animals in each zone, gaining insights into spatial preference and exploration.

Anxiety Assessment: ActiTrack includes features for assessing anxiety-like behavior in animals, such as measuring time spent in open areas versus closed areas and the number of entries into open areas.

Memory Assessment: Researchers can assess memory performance in animals using various paradigms, such as the Morris water maze or object recognition tests. ActiTrack can track and analyze animal behavior during memory tasks, providing data on parameters such as latency to find a hidden platform or time spent exploring familiar versus novel objects.

Customizable Analysis: ActiTrack offers customizable analysis options, allowing researchers to define specific parameters and behaviors of interest. The system provides a range of analysis tools and metrics, including heat maps, path analysis, and event detection.

Real-time Monitoring: ActiTrack enables real-time monitoring of animal behavior, providing live video feeds and real-time data updates. This feature allows researchers to make immediate observations and adjustments during experiments.

Data Export and Integration: ActiTrack supports data export in various formats, such as CSV, Excel, and MATLAB, facilitating further analysis and collaboration. Researchers can import ActiTrack data into their preferred analysis tools for statistical analysis and visualization.

User-friendly Interface: ActiTrack features a user-friendly interface with clear menus, buttons, and controls, making it accessible to researchers with varying levels of technical expertise. The interface streamlines experimental setup, data collection, and analysis.

Multiple Animal Tracking: ActiTrack supports the simultaneous tracking and analysis of multiple animals within the same experimental setup, allowing researchers to study social interactions, group behavior, and individual differences in behavior.

Integration with Other Systems: ActiTrack can be integrated with other hardware and software systems commonly used in behavioral research, expanding its capabilities and enabling more complex experimental setups.