Mobile lab

The ability to perform unobtrusive observations under controlled conditions makes a lab experiment an attractive method of conducting research. However, not all circumstances permit setting up a permanent, fixed lab. In situations like these, our mobile lab is the perfect solution.

  • Customized to your needs.
  • Includes all the technology of a fixed lab.
  • Functional for multimodal recordings.
  • Cost-effective.
  • Robust.


All the power and equipment
Our mobile lab is a portable version of our observation lab. While it has all the technology and equipment of a observation lab, its components can be easily detached and set up again. Since we deliver our mobile lab in a sturdy rolling flight case, it can easily be transported from one research setting to another.

A mobile powerhouse
An observation lab can be a major asset, but you may not have the space to operate one, or you might choose to conduct your experiments in various locations or settings. Driving a truck, navigating a sea ship, interaction between teacher and pupils, or choosing from several items in a self-service restaurant can be hard to simulate. Therefore, use our mobile lab and observe these behaviors live and in-person. As a direct result, you stand to obtain richer information.

Best of both worlds
Can't choose between a portable and a fixed lab? A mobile lab has the qualities of both and can be customized to meet your needs. With a mobile lab, you can have the best of both worlds by getting accurate measurements in a natural environment. On-site research can impose limitations on research methods or limit the scope or precision of your observations for various reasons. However, the equipment in a Noldus lab enables you to perform superior observations without any of these limitations. You can record what happens on the spot, without being confined to the camera view on a video.

Concentrate on your experiment
We design user-friendly, plug-and-play mobile labs that are tailored to meet your research needs. When conducting experiments or observations, you do not want to waste valuable time setting up your system. That is why we designed The Observer® XT to control your hardware and software tools. Moreover, we help you customize and configure your mobile lab in such a way that all your recording equipment starts in sync allowing you to concentrate on your experiment.

Extensive analysis
To get the most of your research data use:

  • The Observer XT for its extensive analysis features and elaborate system for managing data. Our software allows you to visualize processes, calculate statistics, and create highlight clips of video and data. The synchronous display of all data in The Observer XT gives you the best possible insight in the relationships between the experimental conditions, emotions, overt behavior, and physiological responses.
  • Theme™ to detect patterns in your data that you would not have thought existed.


Full support
All our labs come with installation, training, and support. We take care of installing and testing all hardware and software components and we make sure you know how to operate your system. We train you how to use our software tools and provide advice on different observation methods. If you experience any challenges, our support department is here to help. In short, we help you to get the best out of your behavioral research!

Components
Given the microanalytic approach I use in coding mother-infant interactions, The Observer has made it possible to complete a rather laborious process of coding in about one-quarter the time of traditional paper pencil processes. It has been a tremendous help in advancing my research and productivity.
[Chris Porter – USA]