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Track3D – 3D space tracking
Track3D is a video-based system for automated tracking of animals in a three-dimensional space.
Why should you use Track3D
- Record movement of an animal in a test chamber
- Visualize the resulting trajectory in a three-dimensional image
- Calculate the number of movement parameters
Track3D benefits
- 3-D tracking
Provides a more complete description and analysis of flight patterns than two-dimensional coordinate data sets. - Quality
The full-size, high-resolution video allows you to record the position of the insect with high accuracy. - Cost-effective
All hardware components are relatively inexpensive, so there is no need to invest in high-end motion capture equipment. - Optimal for presentations
Besides the numerical analysis capabilities, Track3D helps you create a video clip of the 3D track which you can play back during a conference talk. - X, Y and Z coordinates
The calibration software analyzes a picture of the test chamber provided with markers to reconstruct the X, Y and Z coordinates from the raw data - Accurate detection and tracking
Highly accurate detection and tracking of small animals, with high spatial and temporal resolution. Note: error-free detection requires sufficient contrast between animal and background, e.g. by using a wind tunnel of IR-absorbing material to avoid reflection of light - Visualization of tracks
Option to zoom in and out of the 3D trajectory. The odor plume can be visualized (relevant for wind tunnel studies). Data points can be plot in different colors and the image around the X, Y or Z axis can be rotated to change the view point. The 3D plot can be saved for reports or presentations or a video of the animated 3D track can be created. - Track analysis
2D analysis can be done using EthoVision XT while 3D analysis can be done in Track3D to calculate movement in three dimensions. The results can be exported in Excel formalt and the 3D track charts in picture format (JPG, PNG, BMP).
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Technical Specifications
| Coordinates | X, Y and Z reconstructed from calibration of a marker-equipped test chamber |
| Video | Full-size, high-resolution video for accurate position recording |
| Detection requirement | Sufficient contrast between animal and background, for example a wind tunnel of IR-absorbing material |
| Visualization | 3D trajectory with zoom, plus export of a video clip of the 3D track |
| Analysis | Movement parameters calculated from the 3D trajectory |
| Hardware | Standard cameras, no high-end motion capture equipment needed |
Applications
- Flight patterns of insects in wind tunnels
- 3D movement analysis of small animals in a test chamber
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Academic publications and research studies utilizing Noldus Track3D 3D animal tracking software, sourced from Google Scholar.
What is Track3D and what is it used for?
A video-based system for tracking an animal in three dimensions. Video of a calibrated test chamber is reconstructed into X, Y and Z coordinates.
What research is Track3D suited for?
Flight patterns of insects in wind tunnels and 3D movement of small animals in a test chamber. It gives a description of flight that two-dimensional data cannot.
What are the key technical features of Track3D?
Calibration uses a picture of the chamber with markers. Detection needs contrast between animal and background, and an IR-absorbing wind tunnel material helps. The 3D trajectory can be zoomed and exported as a video clip for presentations.
Is Track3D available in Israel with local support?
Yes. NBT supplies and supports Track3D in Israel.
What hardware does Track3D need?
Standard cameras are enough, no motion capture rig. Movement parameters are calculated from the reconstructed 3D track.
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