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Treadmill Specification

This specification document describes the technical features of the Maze Engineers Treadmill, a laboratory apparatus available in 1-5 lane configurations designed for both rat and mouse testing, with adjustable speed (1-100 m/min), slope (±35°), and stimulus parameters. The system includes independent lane control, real-time monitoring of distance, duration, shock count, and animal state via a capacitive touch screen interface.

Updated Feb 7, 2026
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Maze Engineers Treadmill Specification

Technical Specifications

Lane Configuration

Available in 1-5 lane configurations

Lane Dimensions

Rat:

  • Lane size: 44 × 12 × 12 cm (length × width × height)
  • Shock grid size: 12 × 12 cm

Mouse:

  • Lane size: 44 × 6 × 12 cm (length × width × height)
  • Shock grid size: 12 × 6 cm

Overall Dimensions

5 Lanes:

  • Rat: 800 × 810 × 130 mm (length × width × height)
  • Mouse: 800 × 430 × 130 mm (length × width × height)

1 Lane:

  • Rat: 800 × 28 × 130 mm (length × width × height)
  • Mouse: 800 × 22 × 130 mm (length × width × height)

Independent Lane Control

Each lane has individual counting for distance, duration, and shock count

Speed

1-100 meters/minute

Speed Step

1 meter/minute

Acceleration

Adjustable acceleration in 0.1 meter/minute increments

Slope

± 35°

Adjustable Current Stimulus

0.05 - 4 mA

Belt Material

Rubber belt facilitates animal grip

Noise Level

Low noise operation

Frame Construction

Aluminum frame

Maze Walls

Clear acrylic (removable)

Air Puff

Optional feature

Capacitive Touch Screen

Clear display and intuitive interface for experiment setting and display

Real-Time Display

  • Distance
  • Duration
  • Shock count
  • Animal state (alert/exhaustion)

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