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Looming Visual Stimuli Box

Essential for Vision and Behavioral Research

Evaluate rodent visual acuity and behavior with our reliable, easy-to-use apparatus. Perfect for neuroscience and vision studies.

 

Key Results Metrics

Measuring Vision and Behavioral Responses

The Looming Visual Stimuli Box provides essential metrics, such as freeze response duration, flight velocity, and proximity to shelter. These insights are critical for studying vision-dependent behaviors in rodents, supporting neuroscience research and treatments for visual impairments.

Freeze Duration

Tracks the time rodents remain still, indicating fear response.

Flight Velocity

Measures speed during escape, reflecting vision-dependent behavior.

Proximity to Shelter

Analyzes distance from the shelter before and after stimulus exposure.

Latency to React

Time taken for rodents to respond to the looming stimulus.

Total Path Length

Calculates the total distance traveled during the session.

Looming Visual Stimuli Box

An effective device for studying vision-based behavioral responses in rodents. Includes a customizable setup for projecting looming stimuli, tracking freeze and flight reactions, and analyzing visual neural pathways.

Dynamic Spatial Avoidance Testing

Advanced testing for spatial memory using rotating arenas. Rodents learn to avoid specific zones with visual and shock reinforcement, enhancing behavioral study accuracy.

Enhanced Research Adaptability

Supports diverse experiments by evaluating visual and behavioral responses under controlled stimuli, making it ideal for neuroscience studies.

Tailored for Experimental Flexibility

Customizable settings for visual stimuli, shelter placement, and tracking, ensuring compatibility with advanced motion-tracking software.

Key Features

  • Visual Stimuli Customization: Includes software to generate and adjust looming stimuli, such as expanding black circles, tailored to experimental needs.
  • Behavioral Tracking Compatibility: Fully compatible with video tracking systems like ConductVision, Noldus EthoVision, or ANY-Maze.
  • Compact and Durable Design: Features an acrylic enclosure with a robust base for long-term use.
  • Efficient Data Analysis: Supports motion tracking software for precise measurements of flight, freeze, and shelter proximity responses.
  • Simple Experimental Setup: Easy-to-use design with adjustable settings for both visual stimuli and enclosure layout.

Specifications

  • Enclosure Dimensions:
    • Mice: 40 cm × 50 cm × 33 cm
    • Rats: 50 cm × 60 cm × 40 cm
  • Optional Components: Ceiling-mounted monitor and camera for recording behavior.
  • Software: Includes looming stimulus software programmed with MatLab and PsychToolbox3.
  • Stimulus Configuration: Visual angle expands from 2° to 50° in 250 milliseconds, repeated 10 times with 1-second intervals.
  • Materials: High-quality acrylic with opaque shelter for ease of cleaning and durability.

Automated Data Collection and Reporting

The APA system automates data collection and analysis, providing detailed reports with behavioral metrics, graphical visualizations, and statistical insights. This streamlines research workflows and enhances result interpretation.

Tools for Advanced Behavioral Studies

ConductVision provides cutting-edge applications, mazes, and equipment for precise behavioral research. Our software automates tests, while our range of tools ensures researchers have what they need for seamless experimentation. 

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