CatWalk XT is a complete system, consisting of both hardware and software, for quantitative assessment of footfalls and gait in rodent models.
- The enclosed walkway facilitates the assessment of footprints and gait in unforced moving animals, eliciting a natural gait.
- Animals are assessed in a dark environment.
- Real (actual and dynamic) footprints are captured with Illuminated Footprints™ technology.
- Illuminated Footprints™technology enables body weight distribution measurement.
- The CatWalk XT software provides static and dynamic information about footprints and gait.
- The calculation of parameters is objective.
- CatWalk has an excellent reputation: it is cited in many publications and developments are ongoing!