EthoVision 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.
Many psychiatric illnesses are depression- or anxiety-related disorders. Behavioral tests with rodents are crucial to get insights on the underlying mechanisms and eventually find new treatments. Optogenetics is a method to specifically activate or even inhibit small groups of neurons with light. By assessing the effect of this stimulation on animal behavior, one can gain insight into neuronal functioning. Video tracking recognizes your animal from a live video feed or video file and is able to track its movement or activity. For objective data collection, video tracking software is a must. There is a wide range of well-validated paradigms available for testing cognition. Studies focus on different types of learning and memory, such as spatial memory, long-term, short-term, and working memory. Long-term behavioral testing is ideal to monitor the daily rhythm, activity patterns, stereotypic and epileptic behavior, or eating and drinking behavior of your lab animal over a consecutive period of time. The study of social interaction between two or more animals is an interesting model for studying schooling or shoaling, or for modeling disorders that affect social behavior, such as schizophrenia and autism. See how EthoVision compares to other video tracking solutions on the market. Want to know more about behavioral neuroscience? Check out our free downloadable e-book where we explain from A to Z why and how we measure certain behavior in rodents, what they translate to and how you can put EthoVision to the most advantage in your research. Want to know more about the perfect video tracking setup? Already have the basics down and looking for the best solution for your behavioral research? Our video tracking buyer's guide lays out the groundwork for you and compares all the options out there on the market. Interested in EthoVision? Want to learn more about how EthoVision can support your research? Contact us for a free demo, pricing information, or to discuss your specific needs.Research applications
Applications of EthoVision
Anxiety & fear
Imaging & optogenetics
General locomotor activity
Learning & memory
Long-term behavioral testing
Social behaviors
EthoVision versus others
Feature
EthoVision
ANY-maze
DeepLabCut
What it tracks
check_circleRodents, fish, insects — single or multiple
Single rodent only
Multiple species, requires extensive training data
Quality of tracking
check_circleDeep learning for difficult environments
Standard tracking, ideal conditions only
Struggles with reflections & uneven lighting
Ease of setup
check_circleNoldus Academy, guided wizards & tutorials
No tutorials or application manuals
Complex configurations & substantial training
Configuration
check_circleDuplicate, calibrate & standardize areas
Individual setup, tedious & unreliable
Individual setup, tedious & unreliable
Data transparency
check_circleFull access to all tracking data
No visibility into tracking settings
Not intuitive data editing & review
Tracking speed
check_circleFaster than real time
Real time only
Slower due to pose estimation & GPU load
Analytics
check_circleAdvanced filtering, grouping & Excel export
Limited grouping & filtering
Manually programmed
Insights
check_circleCustom plots, heat maps & data-video views
Locked plots, no integrated visualizations
No integrated visualizations
Cameras
check_circleHigh-res GigE/USB without data loss
USB cameras
Basic setups with potential data loss
Your essential research toolkit
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Free buyer's guide
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