Running Wheels - Rodents Motor Activity Measurement

Background

• Running (also rotating/activity) wheels provide an easy, convenient method for measuring laboratory mice or rats motor activity over long periods of time. Especially useful for research on circadian rhythms or motor function as well as aging, energy balance and obesity.
• Recently, it has become more common to investigate physical activity using both running wheels as well as general cage activity in succession (Pistilli et al., 2011). This enables direct comparison between the two methods. 

Robust, automatic count, optimized for tracking

• Measures rodent activity across time. Models available for mice or rats.
• Robust, low maintenance set up for easy monitoring.
• Stainless steel wheel with Teflon bushing selected for low friction and smooth operation. The wheel is housed in a standard clear polycarbonate cage for easy viewing and tracking. A stainless steel wire lid with specially designed locks is fastened securely to the cage body.
• The cage lid incorporates a lodging for a water bottle holding up to 500ml (not included) and U-shaped food hopper pellets. A secure stainless steel lid covers the opening at the edge of the activity wheel.
• Revolutions of the activity wheel are automatically counted by the LCD counter (which operates with an extended-life battery). Available with selected models.
• Operates as a standalone instrument and also connects to a PC, where you can measure activity across time on up to 12 wheels using your preferred data acquisition software – simply add our optional Multifunction Interface NG.
• Optimized for use with video tracking software such as the popular ANY-maze (optional extra).