The Thermal Gradient Test is a sophisticated behavioral paradigm essential for evaluating thermotaxis and thermal preference in rodent models. By providing a continuous temperature range, researchers can identify subtle nociceptive thresholds and thermoregulatory shifts, making it a pivotal assay in pain research, metabolic studies, and neuro-pharmacological drug discovery. Understanding how subjects navigate these gradients provides profound insights into the physiological and neural mechanisms underlying sensory processing.Clever Sys advances this research with an automated system that integrates high-precision thermal control with advanced video tracking. Our technology eliminates human error and the limitations of manual observation by providing real-time, high-throughput quantification of stay duration, movement patterns, and temperature preference. Designed for laboratory efficiency, this automated platform ensures superior data integrity, providing the reproducible indicators and rigorous evidence required for preclinical compliance and high-impact publication.