E-Learning and Teaching Usability suite at NCI Dublin

Tuesday, 8th April 2008

Designed to assess e-learning, teaching, and usability, the new suite at the National College of Ireland is our most comprehensive installation to date. Features include multiple audio and video streams and automatic screen, mouse and keyboard capture. The system also allows automatic emotion detection via FaceReader and eyetracking.

Headed by Dr Leo Casey and Dr Stephan Weibelzahl, more details on the project can be found here. 

Observation Suite at QMC, Nottingham

Friday, 4th April 2008

The School of Nursing at Queens Medical Centre now has a bespoke observaton suite for usability and a range of communication projects. Headed by Dr Heather Wharrad, the new suite will allow users to record a range of behaviours using The Observer XT, with automatic logging of keyboard and mouse use.

Experiment Centre now available for the iView-X RED eyetracker

Wednesday, 2nd April 2008

The new Experiment Centre has been released for use with the iView-X remote eyetracker. Featuring a range of new functions including; screen capture (gaze-cursor overlaid in a freestanding movie), webpage logging and dynamic and still image presentation. Each project can be built in a few seconds and is then run automatically by the software. Output can be opened automatically in BeGaze for analysis.

Contact us for more details.

New Mobile Head-Mounted Eyetracker

Monday, 6th August 2007

Announcing the new head-mounted eyetracker from SMI. Fitted to a helmet or lightweight cap the system offers complete portability for research in sports, ergonomic, usability and a variety of other disciplines. Contact us for more details.

New Remote Eyetracker

Monday, 6th August 2007

Announcing the new Remote Eyetracker from SMI featuring a completely re-designed interface tolerant to the subject moving, advanced automatic analysis and portability. Use the RED with a PC screen or a data projector.

Installation of cameras, wiring and hard-disk recording systems at the University of Cambridge

Tuesday, 13th March 2007

Announcing a new flexible filming system for work in indoor and outdoor aviarys at the University of Cambridge. Currently there are 46 indoor cameras and a range of cameras for outdoor aviaries, including a remote controlled PTZ (Pan, Tilt & Zoom). Some cameras are permanently mounted on walls and ceilings to provide remote viewing of birds. Video feeds from these cameras can also be recorded to computer hard-drive. Other cameras are mounted on movable cages and are easily connected to the video system by robust interconnect leads. Other portable cameras can be quickly installed in a range of positions. Wiring has already been installed in anticipation of the further expansion of the facility. Full article.

Observation Suite at Manchester University

Monday, 22nd January 2007

Announcing a new observation suite at The Department of Psychology, Manchester University. The suite will be run by Dr Judith Holler to look at gesture use when talking. 

Observation Suite at Newcastle University

Thursday, 18th January 2007

Announcing a new observation suite for parent-child interaction studies at Newcastle University under Prof. Stephanie Stokes. Remote-control dome cameras and sensitive microphones will produce excellent video footage for analysis with The Observer.

iView-X fMRI system installed at CUBRIC

Friday, 12th January 2007

Announcing a second eyetracking installation at the CUBRIC facility, Cardiff University. Following the successful delivery of an iView-X system for MEG use, Prof. Krish Singh now has a companion system based on same iView-X platform for use in the fMRI scanner. Full article.

EthoVision XT released

Wednesday, 3rd January 2007

 We are delighted to announce the release of EthoVision XT. This is a sister product to the existing EthoVision system and includes several new features;

Remote support and demonstrations now available

Wednesday, 3rd January 2007

Tracksys is pleased to announce our new remote support and demonstration service using the GoToMeeting package. If you would like a free online demonstration of any of our systems please contact us to arrange a session.

Tracksys Catalogue Released

Saturday, 30th December 2006

Announcing the latest version of the Tracksys catalogue; containing information on all our systems and products.

You can download the Tracksys Catalogue [1Mb PDF] or contact us to request a copy.

New Motion Analysis System at Gateshead International Stadium

Tuesday, 1st August 2006

Tracksys is delighted to annouce the installation of a Simi motion analysis system at the new Gateshead International Stadium. A firewire network allows coaches and researchers to analyse the performance of athletes anywhere in the 90m-long hall. Visual feedback is available instantly via plasma display screens. Contact us if you are considering something similar for your facilities.

New Product. Tower filming system.

Friday, 10th March 2006

Provides a robust, reliable view of large numbers of small animals for observation and /or video tracking.

Download the tower filming system information sheet [PDF 150kb].

The Observer XT now supports a range of handheld devices

Friday, 11th November 2005

The Observer XT now supports a range of handheld devices including PDAs and the Psion Workabout-Pro (pictured).