Rat preclinical research treadmill JetBall-TFT

for micewith virtual reality system

Virtual Reality (VR) systems can be used with mice and rats to investigate brain functions during a multidude of different paradigms. The JetBall-TFT is a unique combination of a TFT monitor ring and the JetBall with interactive, optional operant devices. The JetBall, an air cushioned spherical treadmill allows an animal to navigate effortlessly in a virtual world. Brain function can be examined with electro-physiological, imaging and optogenetic methods while the animal performs tasks employing navigation, cognition, learning, decision making, or memory. Key advantages are the flexibility of maze geometry, appearance, and interactions, as well as the speed of repetition: many exact task attempts can be recorded in a short time optimizing statistics. JetBall-TFT setup TFT surround monitor system with 270° JetBall air-cushion supported spherical treadmill Large space for external setups, e.g. multi-photon microscopes or e-phys High image contrast and luminance Predefined experiments or create your own ones with our software Data transfer system to combine JetBall data with external data Video walk-around JetBall TFT Monitor Ring - Screen arrangement - octagonal, six TFT sub-units Viewing angle - 270°, from center position Height - 44 cm Weight - 30 kg JetBall Spherical Treadmill, 20 cm for Mice - Ball Holder lenght - 20 cm Ball Holder width - 20 cm Ball Holder height - 8 cm Ball Holder height with ball (without air flow) - 21 cm Ball Holder weight - 5.5 kg Ball Holder material - Aluminium Ball diameter - 20 cm Ball material - Polystyrene