Open-field movement and spatial exploration
Use arena calibration and center/periphery regions to quantify paths, distance, speed and occupancy distribution.
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Behavior Studio
Mouse trajectories and experimental behavior quantification
Convert experimental videos into trajectories, distance, speed and zone events. Link results to trials, parameters and source videos for review, recalculation and report export.
- Experiments and trials in one place
- Movement and zone measures together
- Video review and result recalculation
Enlarge imageRESEARCH APPLICATIONS
Turn movement trajectories into verifiable experimental measures
Analysis inputs Experimental videos, arena calibration and regions of interest
Zone occupancy and entry/exit events
Define regions of interest, summarize occupancy and entry/exit events, and replay relevant video intervals.
Maze and multi-zone experiments
Organize trajectories and events by experimental region, retain trials and parameters, and recalculate measures after review.
CORE CAPABILITIES
Analyze, review, and organize results
Experiment and trial management
Keep protocols, trials, videos and parameters linked so results can be checked against their analysis conditions.
Two tracking approaches
Choose classical visual tracking or target detection followed by contour propagation according to lighting, background and mouse appearance.
Trajectories aligned to video time
Organize frame-level observations by original timestamps and flag tracking interruptions, missing observations and identity ambiguity.
Movement and zone quantification
Use arena calibration and region definitions to calculate distance, speed, movement state, occupancy and entry/exit events.
Manual review and recalculation
Check videos, trajectories and identities, correct affected intervals, and recalculate the relevant measures.
Research results and export
Export frame-level trajectories, event tables, figures and experimental reports for statistics and research records.
Software in action
Actual interfaces for parameter configuration, result filtering, and review; original screenshots retain their Chinese labels.
Video, arena calibration and tracking regions
Feature example
Enlarge imageBatch execution with linked protocols
Feature example
Enlarge imageRESEARCH OUTPUTS
Results and research interpretation
Measured examples from Behavior Studio, preserving original figures and quality information.
Trajectories and experimental zones
Result example
Enlarge imageSpatial occupancy heatmap
Result example
Enlarge imageREPORT EXAMPLES
Research reports for your records
Rendered from PDFs actually exported by the software, retaining original figures, labels, and quality notes.
Report overview and quality notes
Report example
Enlarge imageTrajectories, occupancy heatmaps and behavioral timing
Report example
Enlarge imageANALYSIS WORKFLOW
From data preparation to research outputs
- 01
Create an experiment and trials
Link videos and trial information, then check duration, image content and analysis subjects.
- 02
Calibrate the arena and define zones
Enter physical arena dimensions, define regions of interest and choose a tracking configuration suited to the video.
- 03
Run tracking and inspect quality
Review frame-level trajectories, subject identities and anomaly flags to locate intervals requiring verification.
- 04
Review and calculate measures
Use the source video to correct affected intervals, then calculate or recalculate movement and zone measures.
- 05
View and export research results
Inspect trajectory plots, heatmaps and event tables; export data and reports while retaining the parameter record.
DELIVERABLES
Your analysis outputs
- Frame-level trajectories
- Movement, zone and immobility measures
- Behavioral event tables
- Figures and experimental reports
BEFORE ANALYSIS
What to confirm before you start
- Measures two-dimensional trajectories, movement states and zone events; it does not replace multi-view three-dimensional measurement.
- Occlusions, reflections and identity ambiguity require video review. Missing observations do not mean a behavior did not occur.
- Physical distance and speed require arena calibration. The trajectory example on this page uses pixel coordinates.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before you begin
Which experiments are suited to Behavior Studio?
Experiments focused on paths, movement, spatial occupancy and zone events. For fine-scale body-surface motion, explore Dense Tracking Studio.
Do distance and speed require arena calibration?
Yes. Calibrate against the physical arena dimensions in the video before calculating physical distance or speed. Uncalibrated pixel coordinates cannot be interpreted directly as centimeters or meters.
Must all results be reorganized after a tracking interruption or identity error?
Review and correct the affected interval, then recalculate the relevant measures. All records do not need to be reorganized; the recalculation scope depends on the task and the correction.
Find the right approach for your research
Tell us your experiment, recording angle, and target measurements to arrange a Behavior Studio demo and sample assessment.
For research use only. Figure captions describe their sources and scope. Examples do not guarantee accuracy, diagnostic suitability, or research conclusions.