Posts by Jason Rogers

Understanding phase dispersion in CatWalk

CatWalk 10.7 introduced circular graphs for phase dispersion and coupling. In this blog post we go over these parameters, and how they are calculated so you can see how to interpret values, run statistics, and report results.

FaceReader 10 vs. Open-Source Facial Expression Tools

See how FaceReader 10 stacks up against OpenFace, LibreFace, and pyAFAR on emotion classification accuracy, Action Unit detection, and infant facial expression analysis in this updated 2026 comparison.

EthoVision vs. DeepLabCut: Why the answer Is often both

EthoVision and DeepLabCut were built to solve different problems. This guide lays out what each tool does best, where they overlap, and how to decide which belongs in your behavioral research pipeline.

5 coding-scheme decisions you cannot undo later

A setup checklist for The Observer : the five structural choices that decide whether your scheme works on the first video or works against you.

Understanding epilepsy through a new mouse model

A new Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience publication, coauthored by Noldus’ Jason Rogers, examines whether a very small cortical disruption can generate epilepsy. The study sought to explore how focal changes shape both neural function and behavior.

How does perception of brand authenticity affect ad performance?

For brands seeking to resonate with customers, being seen as authentic is vital. Using custom expressions in FaceReader, we explore how perception of brand authenticity relates to ad performance.

AI and deep learning: Responsible use of facial expression analysis

The European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the first-ever regulation of AI. In this blog post, we explore how to use facial expression analysis responsibly and how it can contribute to scientific research.

CFI Exceptional Opportunities Fund – COVID-19

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has issued an Exceptional Opportunities Fund (EOF) in the fight against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, known as COVID-19.

Homology and analogy in behavioral neuroscience

The point of this blog is to encourage you, as researchers, to ‘double think’, which is to say think like a scientist and think like an animal.

Noldus Grant Assistance Program launched in North America

Grant funding is the lifeblood of academic research. Is successful funding the best path to securing future funding?

Working from home strategies

In the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic, many people find themselves in a particularly novel situation in the coming days and weeks: working from home.

Saying Ouch Without Saying It: Measuring Painful Faces

What happens when we’re in pain, real physical pain, but we cannot tell someone where or how badly it hurts? We can look at the facial expression!