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IR Open Field Test

The IR Open Field Test (also known as the Motor Activity Test) is one of the most widely used behavioral assays to evaluate locomotor activity, exploratory behavior, and anxiety-like behavior in rodents.
This protocol is essential in neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and preclinical drug screening research.
Our Infrared Open Field Test system adopts dynamic scanning infrared detection technology with an accuracy of less than 5mm. Unlike video tracking systems, it is not affected by rodent fur color, lighting conditions, or the number of testing chambers, ensuring stable and reliable locomotor activity tracking.
This automated open field test apparatus provides detailed analysis of ambulation, latency, thigmotaxis, rearing, and anxiety-related behaviors, making it an indispensable tool for behavioral neuroscience laboratories.
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Overview

The open field test is a popular protocol used to assess exploratory behavior and anxiety in rodents. Thigmotaxis in the open field is used to evaluate anxiolytic, anxiogenic and non-pharmacological treatments as well as genetic manipulations. Ambulation is the most common behavior studied with the open field, but others such as latency or rearing can also be measured. Our IR open field testing system adopts dynamic scanning infrared detection technology, detection accuracy is less than 5mm; Compared to video tracking, our system is not affected by the color of the animal, channels numbers, and ambient light to ensure stable tracking.

Application
The IR Open Field Test / Motor Activity Test is applied in:
Behavioral neuroscience – evaluating rodent exploratory activity and locomotor activity.
Anxiety and depression research – studying anxiolytic and anxiogenic effects.
Psychopharmacology – screening CNS drugs, sedatives, and stimulants.
Genetic research – investigating the role of gene manipulations in motor activity.
Preclinical studies – monitoring activity changes under pharmacological or environmental interventions.

Specification

Technical Specifications

Sensor Detection • Dynamic scanning infrared detection technology
• Accuracy:＜5mm
• Height adjustable
Chamber • 1 chamber, multiple chambers are available
Data Achieved • Activity area: Total distance, total number of stand, numbers of single stand, total stand time
• Central area: distance, average speed, number of stand, total number of stand, numbers of single stand
Height adjustable
Data Display • Real-time curve for animal movement trajectory
• Real-time data, including position coordinates, running distance accumulation, average speed, standing times, etc.
• Real-time data conclude like running distance in current area, average speed, times of entering the area etc
Data Export All data or data of a certain period can be processing and exported, save in .xls format and .jpg format of trajectory.
Material •Transparent superb acrylic, black or white base plate, aluminum alloy base
Dimension • Controller: 21cm x 21cm x 8cm
• Inside chamber: 45cm x 45cm x 40cm(Mouse)  55cm x 55cm x 40cm(Rat) 
• Overall chamber: 50cm x 50cm x48cm(Mouse)  60cm x 60cm x 48cm(Rat)  
PC recommend • CPU: I5-8400 RAM:16G
Features
Features Benefits
Infrared Open Field Test System Precise infrared beam detection ensures stable motor activity measurement.
High accuracy (<5mm) Reliable results across rodent locomotor activity tests
Automated data collection & analysis Saves time and reduces human error
Independent of ambient light or fur color Superior to traditional video tracking systems
Comprehensive parameters Measures Total distance, Total number of stand, Numbers of single stand, Total stand time, Average Speed

 

Advantages:

  • Versatile behavioral analysis – suitable for open field test, motor activity test, and anxiety behavior studies.
  • User-friendly software interface – intuitive data acquisition and export.
  • Real-time data visualization – monitor rodent movement instantly.
  • Flexible experimental setup – height adjustable, compatible with mice and rats.
  • Reliable & reproducible – ideal for preclinical behavioral research and pharmacological testing.
FAQ
Q1: What behaviors can the IR Open Field Test measure?
A: It measures locomotor activity, ambulation, rearing, latency, thigmotaxis, exploratory behavior, and anxiety-like behaviors.
Q2: How is this IR Open Field different from video tracking systems?
A: The infrared detection system is not affected by rodent fur color, ambient lighting, or chamber number, and no need to use camera to take the video, makes it more easy to handle this experiment.
Q3: Can the system be used for both mice and rats?
A: Yes, it comes with different chamber sizes suitable for both species. Mouse size: 45cm x 45cm x 40cm; Rat size: 50cm x 50cm x48cm.
Q4: What data formats are supported for export?
A: Data can be exported in Excel (.xls) for analysis and image (.jpg) for movement trajectory visualization.
How to Order
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SA215S-M IR Open Field Test/Motor Activity Test for Mice
SA215S-R IR Open Field Test/Motor Activity Test for Rats

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