Animal Walkway™ System

multi-step analysis for animals

Low profile floor walkway system that captures multiple sequential foot strikes of animals.

Turkey walkway gait analysis

Animal Walkway Pressure Analysis System Features:

Customizable low profile floor mat system that captures multiple sequential steps for analysis of paw and hoof function and gait
Provides data for objective and quantified analysis that is used to answer clinical and research related questions
Modular design allows you to choose the system sensing area and sensor resolution
Provides automated calculation of an array of gait parameters

Identify asymmetries and pressure profile discrepancies between front and hind or left and right hooves/paws
Monitor improvements in strength and weight-bearing
Assess high or low pressures and deviated Center of Force trajectories due to lameness and perturbed gait
Several configurations available to allow for multiple hoof/paw strikes review 2-D or 3-D data
Low profile floor mat: 0.225" (0.57 cm)
Scanning speed of 100 Hz (Evolution) with the standard and very high resolution sensor
Scanning speed of 440 Hz (VersaTek) with the standard resolution sensor
Scanning speed of 185 Hz with VersaTek electronics and the high resolution sensor

Benefits of Animal Walkway:

Automated calculation of gait parameters

Analyze the relationship between multiple foot strikes and save time on analysis
Speed healing time
Evaluate limb and hoof/paw vitality
Objective documentation of mobility issues

A Tekscan system consists of scanning electronics, software, and patented thin-film sensors. The Walkway system is configurable based on your application requirements.

Walkway Components

Evolution Handles or VersaTek Cuffs - Every Tekscan system uses specially designed scanning electronics called Handles or Cuffs. The electronics connect to the sensor, gather the data from the sensor, and then process and send this data to your computer via USB connection.

Walkway Floor Display with protective channel, pre-assembled with sensors at the factory

Rat on the Very High Resolution Walkway 3 (VH3)

VersaTek 2-Port Hub(s)- (VersaTek systems only)

Powered USB Hub

Walkway Software CD

Sensors-Sensor selection dependent on application

*Components depend on system configuration. Additional items may be included with your system purchase.

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Walkway Pressure Sensor Configurations


Standard Resolution	System Model	Dimensions	# of Sensing Elements
	WE2 or WV2	871.7 mm x 368.8 mm (34.32 in. x 14.52 in.)	4,576
	WE3 or WV3	1307.6 mm x 368.8 mm (51.48 in. x 14.52 in.)	6,864
	WE4 or WV4	1743.5 mm x 368.8 mm (68.64 in. x 14.52 in.)	9,152
	WE5 or WV5	2179.3 mm x 368.8 mm (85.80 in. x 14.52 in.)	11,440
	WE6 or WV6	2615.2 mm x 368.8 mm (102.96 in. x 14.52 in.)	13,728

High Resolution	System Model	Dimensions	# of Sensing Elements
	HRV2	975.4 mm x 447.0 mm (38.40 in. x 17.60 in.)	16,704
	HRV3	1463.0 mm x 447.0 mm (57.60 in. x 17.60 in.)	25,056
	HRV4	1950.7 mm x 447.0 mm (76.80 in. x 17.60 in.)	33,408
	HRV5	2438.4 mm x 447.0 mm (96.00 in. x 17.60 in.)	42,240
	HRV6	2926.1 mm x 447.0 mm (115.20 in. x 17.60 in.)	50,688

Very High Resolution	System Model	Dimensions	# of Sensing Elements
	VH2	223.6 mm x 111.8 mm (8.80 in. x 4.40 in.)	3,872
	VH3	335.4 mm x 111.8 mm (13.20 in. x 4.40 in.)	5,808
	VH4	447.2 mm x 111.8 mm (17.60 in. x 4.40 in.)	7,744

Click to enlarge images and play videos.

Watch as a dog walks along the Animal Walkway™ system. The Walkway systems are instrumental in identifying lameness, monitoring gait pre- and post-surgery, evaluating or modifying treatment. These pressure mats provide multi-paw or multi-hoof gait analysis.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEnUWMXRTtk
The Walkway software calculates data for various gait cycle parameters. Here, the Gait Table shows key values for an entire gait cycle.
The Stance-Stride Table provides individual data for the left front, left hind, right front, and right hind paw/hoof.
The Symmetry Table provides a symmetry score (or index) between front and hind, and left and right sides (in %).
Automatic Stance Detection means that, for quadrupeds, individual stances can be automatically detected and labeled as left front (LF), right front (RF), left hind (LH) or right hind (RH) and numbered from LF1 to the last stance. For bipeds, individual stances can be automatically detected and labeled as left (L) or right (R), and numbered from L1 and R1 to the last stance. Stance identification can also be verified, accepted, or modified.

Paw Pressure Profiles

Shown above are pressure profiles and tabulated gait parameters in the Walkway software

Animal Walkway System Software Features:

Biped or quadruped mode
Automatic calculation of gait parameters and display in tables
- Gait Table: Shows key values for an entire gait cycle
- Gait Cycle Table & Stance-Stride Table: Provides individual data for the left front, left hind, right front and right hind paw/hoof
- Symmetry Table: Provides a symmetry score (or index) between front and hind, and left and right sides (in %)
Display 2-D and 3-D real-time and recorded data
Automatic stance detection and validation by user
Display of averaged peak pressure profile for multiple selected hoof/paw strikes
Gait curve, peak pressure, integral and impulse are displayed in Force vs. Time graph
Side-by-side comparisons of pre- and post-treatment conditions
Pressure profiles can be shared with others in *.avi format
Frame by frame, single, and multi-stance phase displays
Isolate and analyze specific areas of plantar foot
Import and export client movie files
Display Center of Force and its trajectory

The software is available in several languages including Spanish, French and German. View software languages available.

Software Options

Animal Walkway System Software Features:

Study laminitis, osteoarthritis, and hip dysplasia
Quantify gait patterns over several strides
Identify asymmetries and pressure profile discrepancies between front and hind or left and right hooves/paws
Monitor improvements in strength and weight-bearing
Assess high or low pressures and deviated Center of Force trajectories due to lameness and perturbed gait

Numerous articles have been published regarding computerized animal gait analysis and its applications. Tekscan has compiled a list of these research publications in our Medical Bibliography.

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Animal Walkway™ System

multi-step analysis for animals

Animal Walkway Pressure Analysis System Features:

Benefits of Animal Walkway:

Walkway Components

Walkway Pressure Sensor Configurations

Animal Walkway System Software Features:

Software Options

External Trigger & Synch Software

Video Synchronization

Animal Walkway System Software Features:

Bovine Gait Analysis with Walkway

Case Study: Evaluating a Canine Hip Replacement

Software Options

External Trigger & Synch Software

Video Synchronization

Kansas State uses Walkway to Prevent Lameness in Cows