The Hole-Board test is a widely used behavioral assay in behavioral neuroscience to evaluate exploratory behavior, anxiety-like responses, and neophilia in rodents. The apparatus consists of a flat board with evenly spaced holes, allowing measurement of head-dipping behavior as an index of curiosity and risk assessment. Increased head-dipping frequency and duration are typically interpreted as reduced anxiety and enhanced exploratory drive, while decreased activity suggests heightened anxiety or sedation.

 

Clever Sys’s automated Hole-Board solution uses high‑resolution video tracking and AI-based behavior recognition to capture detailed paths, head-dipping and other related behaviors, . This fully automated workflow removes observer bias, increases throughput, and delivers reproducible, publication-ready data. Integrated analytics help preclinical teams rapidly quantify treatment effects and compare cohorts with confidence.