Radial-arm experiment maze LE768

for behavioral researchfor animal researchfor rodents

Presentation
The BIOSEB Eight Arms Radial Maze (model LE768) is designed for behavioural laboratories to assess spatial memory and non-spatial memory associated with motivational cues such as food. The apparatus is suitable for rodent studies and can be adapted to a water-maze configuration when required.

Operating principle
The maze comprises a central platform connected to eight identical arms, each controlled by a sliding door. Constructed from black Plexiglas, the device is mounted on a tripod with adjustable height (up to 1 m). Arm sidewalls are higher on the proximal side than on the distal side. Each arm end accepts a detachable recessed cup or a cover (both supplied). Doors can be operated manually (mechanical thread with pulley or an off-site control unit with eight switches) or automatically using position detection.

Measured parameters

• Chronological sequence of animal entries in the maze (MAZESOFT-8 and SMART)
• Time spent in each zone (MAZESOFT-8 and SMART)
• Current animal position (MAZESOFT-8 and SMART)
• Total number of entries per zone (MAZESOFT-8 and SMART)
• Reference and working memory counts/errors (MAZESOFT-8)
• Other integrated parameters: number of arm visits, response latency, etc.

Key features

• Compatible with automated standard protocols
• Multiple door control options: manual or automated
• Multiple detection options: photoelectrical cells or SMART video-tracking
• Mounted on an adjustable tripod for precise height positioning

Technical specifications

• Reference: LE768
• Commercial name/model: Eight Arms Radial Maze
• Material: black Plexiglas
• Configuration: central area with eight equal arms and eight sliding doors
• Mount: tripod adjustable up to 1 m
• Arm design: proximal sidewalls higher than distal; detachable recessed cups and covers included
• Door operation: manual (mechanical thread with pulley or control unit with eight switches) or automated (position-controlled)
• Detection: photoelectrical cells or SMART video-tracking
• Software compatibility: MAZESOFT-8 and SMART
• Variants: water version available