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 applications
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 plate. EthoVision easily defines start and stop conditions for each arena individually or collectively.
Study social interaction
Track multiple subjects in a single arena. The powerful deep-learning algorithm tracks two rodents with minimal marking. This allows you to track socially housed animals while preveting swaps, keeping your data clean and of a high quality.
Automatic behavior recognition
Automation in behavioral recognition is a crucial step towards advancements in biomedical, genetic, and molecular research. EthoVision accurately and reliably recognizes a list of ten rat or mouse behaviors, saving you time in annotation and reducing observer bias.
Control external equipment
Control devices such as lights, pellet dispensers, doors, etc. Or create your own operant conditioning experiment. EthoVision can also control optogenetic stimulation or create markers in your electrophysiological recording equipment.
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 integrates all these data, so you can visualize, select, and analyze all your data in sync.
Control your data
Quality assurance & GLP compliance
The Quality Assurance protects your data and creates log files of everything for that project. This mode 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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The right behavioral suite for you
EthoVision® comes in packages tailored for your research needs. From the Essential package for standard tests to more elaborate setups for more advanced or high throughput research.
These packages make EthoVision affordable for a variety of budgets, giving you the best commercial tracker available no matter the budget.
Essential
The best tracking suite- Accurate single-animal tracking made simple
- Everything you need for reliable basic tests
Advanced
Our most popular option- Scale up your research: social, multi-arena and more
- Flexible, automated, and built for complex studies
Premium
Ideal for large labs or companies- The most complete behavioral pipeline
- GLP-compliant labs, multiple seats, maximum control, validated data
EthoVision - Essential | The gold standard of video tracking
EthoVision includes all the tools to track and analyze
the movement and behavior of a single animal in one arena, right out of the box.
EthoVision Essential 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.
Plus, all versions of EthoVision include:
- Deep learning-based body points detection
- Automated settings and standardized templates
- An intuitive interface for fast and easy setup
EthoVision - Advanced | Flexible software suite for all your tests
Are you planning on doing something more than basic tracking of a singular animal? EthoVision Advanced gives access to many features that help you bring your behavioral suite to the next level.
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 plate. EthoVision easily defines start and stop conditions for each arena individually or collectively.
Study social interaction
Track multiple subjects in a single arena. The powerful deep-learning algorithm tracks two rodents with minimal marking. This allows you to track socially housed animals while preveting swaps, keeping your data clean and of a high quality.
Automatic behavior recognition
Automation in behavioral recognition is a crucial step towards advancements in biomedical, genetic, and molecular research. EthoVision accurately and reliably recognizes a list of ten rat or mouse behaviors, saving you time in annotation and reducing observer bias.
Control external equipment
Control devices such as lights, pellet dispensers, doors, etc. Or create your own operant conditioning experiment. EthoVision can also control optogenetic stimulation or create markers in your electrophysiological recording equipment.
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 integrates all these data, so you can visualize, select, and analyze all your data in sync.
Track in a 3D environment
Insects and fish move in the 3rd dimension. This causes traditional tracking with top view camera's to sometimes miss behaviors. With the Track3D setup you can capture and analyze flight and swim paths within EthoVision.
EthoVision - Premium | Full scale behavioral pipeline
With EthoVision Premium, you will generate secure, reproducible and validated data while running high throughput tests. Ready-made templates and Noldus scientific consulting help you get started in no time and maintain high data quality. With EthoVision Premium you will have all the benefits of the Advanced version in addition to:
- 3 software seats in one package, with options to expand
- GLP-ready software, ensuring secure and valid data
- The best pricing for large setups