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ROTA-ROD FOR RATS

Booking Equipment

Description

The Rota-Rod is a behavioral assessment device designed to evaluate motor coordination, balance, endurance, and fatigue in rodents. It consists of a horizontally rotating rod on which rats must walk to avoid falling. Each lane has a trip detector that stops the timer when a rat falls, allowing for precise measurement of performance

Other Info

  • Place on a stable, vibration-free surface
  • Balance lanes properly to avoid mechanical strain
  • Clean trip-boxes and rod post-session
  • Store or export data post-session via USB or RS‑232
  • Regular calibration checks and sensor maintenance ensure accuracy

Equipment Use

  • Evaluating effects of drugs or neurodegenerative diseases on motor skills and coordination (e.g., Parkinson’s, ataxia)
  • Measuring fatigue, balance, and endurance as reflected by fall latency
  • Ideal for phenotyping in behavioral neuroscience and pharmacology
  • Adaptable to various experimental protocols using adjustable motion patterns


Manufacturer
Brand
UGO BASILE
Model
47700
Year Manufactured
Year Procured
2012
Department
PUSAT PENGAJIAN SAINS PERUBATAN
Location
Ppsp-blok 9 > 1 > Makmal Farmakologi

Category
Function
Booking, Testing,
Category
Self operated
Equipment Status
Good

Person In-Charge

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