Compact benchtop treadmill for laboratory mice or rats. It features a manual knob, and can also be controlled by a computer for programming running sequences. An adjustable air puff system (sold separately here) can encourage the animal to run with less induced stress than a conventional electrical shock grid.
Specifications:
| Commands | USB serial through user interface |
| Sound Level | <65 dB |
| Speed | 0-1800 mm/s |
| Mode | Constant, ramp (accelerating), multi-step personalized ramp through .csv |
| Slope | ±15° |
| Animal Tracking | Reflective IR |
| Results | .csv with speed, position of mice (25Hz), and time of air puff trigger. |
| TTL Output | Air puff trigger (air puff sold separately here) |
| Belt Dimensions | Mice: 68 x 280 mm Rats: 115×460 mm |
| Enclosed Lane Dimensions for Mice | Mice: 55 x 280 mm with 50 mm grid (55 x 330 mm total) Rats: 105x 460mm with 100mm grid (105x 560 mm total) |
Dimensions for Mice:
The treadmill’s clear walls facilitate pose estimation using camera-based algorithms such as DeepLabCut and SLEAP. By enabling precise posture tracking, researchers gain valuable insights into the motor condition of animals. This enhances the depth of information gathered during experiments.
Users can easily configure specific ramps and protocols on the compact benchtop treadmill for mice and rats using the intuitive graphical user interface (GUI). Start and stop commands can be executed directly through the GUI, and users can conveniently save and load ramps for future use. Additionally, the ability to save animal positions along with current speeds facilitates further analysis, allowing for comprehensive data interpretation. Position estimation is built-in through reflective IR sensors, providing accurate tracking of the animal’s movements for enhanced research insights.
Finally, the compact benchtop treadmill for mice or small rodents plays a crucial role in biomedical research. It enables precise control of exercise protocols to study locomotion, motor function, and physiological responses. Accurate tracking and data collection enhance understanding of neurological and muscular conditions. LabeoTech rigorously tests and calibrates products for optimal performance and reliability.
