Coulbourn Instruments launched the SMART 3.0 Advanced Video Tracking System for researchers. Applications include standard tracking and spontaneous activity (distance, speed, time, entries in zones, mobility, low/high activity etc.). Advanced calculations are available for water maze, open field, plus-maze, forced swimming, T-maze, Y-maze, place preference, social interaction, etc. Global activity detection is optimized for forced swim and fear conditioning applications, and zone editing and association features, including adjustable brightness and contrast in each zone, are available. The system includes comprehensive video tracking analysis tools, including 2D and 3D activity mapping, and a built-in DVR system for simple applications and RECORD-IT DVR options for more complex needs.

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