Stress-Free Vital Sign Monitoring for Anesthetized Rodents
The MARTA system is a contact-free solution and ecosystem for real-time monitoring of heart rate, respiration, and temperature in anesthetized mice and rats.
The system is scalable, fully sterilisable, and CE compliant (IEC 60601), with dedicated stereotactic solutions for mice and rats.
Ready for neuroscience and preclinical research, MARTA improves animal welfare, enhances data quality, and integrates seamlessly into your laboratory.
MARTA SYSTEM (PAD & APP)
Stereotaxtic Kits
anesthesia BOX options
MARTA System – Efficient, Safe, Vital Sign Monitoring
The MARTA system combines a heated, fully sterilisable monitoring pad and an intuitive mobile app to deliver continuous, contact-free vital sign monitoring during anasthesia, surgery, induction, and recovery.
MARTA Pad
The MARTA Pad is a patented, contact-free system for monitoring vital signs. By eliminating physical contact, MARTA reduces animal stress, minimises physiological interference, and improves data reliability.
Monitoring and Anesthesia Control
Continuously tracks heart rate, respiration and temperature, helping regulate anaesthesia depth with real-time display.
Comfort and Hygiene
Functions as a heating pad for animal comfort and is fully sterilisable for maximum hygiene.
Integration and Scalability
Integrates seamlessly with laboratory equipment such as stereotactic frames and two-photon microscopes, and supports monitoring of multiple animals simultaneously.
Quality Assurance
Meets CE conformity 60601 medical device standards, ensuring reliable, high-quality performance.
Flexible Temp Probe
Add the MARTA Rec to measure the core temperature of anaesthetised animals during studies with exceptional accuracy.
MARTA APP
View heart rate, respiration, and temperature in real time on your smart phone or preferred device. Detect and respond quickly to any animal distress using the app’s virtual assistant.
Data Collection and Analysis
Collect, store, export, and analyse high-quality data seamlessly.
Research Insight
Use vital sign data to strengthen interpretation, credibility, and support high-impact publications.
Temperature & Threshold Control
Set Pad temperature and custom vital sign thresholds tailored to your study and anaesthesia protocol.
Alerts & Scalability
Receive instant alerts and monitor multiple animals simultaneously. .
Security & Storage
Secure storage with two-step verification.
STEREOTAXIC KITS
MARTA Stereotactic Surgery Add-ons can transform your existing mouse and rat stereotactic setups into advanced, continuous vital-sign monitoring – without disrupting established workflows.
MARTA STEREOTAX ADAPTER MOUSE
The MARTA Stereotax Adapter Mouse is a physical adapter that lets you convert an existing rat stereotaxic U-frame into a mouse surgical setup.
Paired with the MARTA Pad, this precision platform for mouse stereotaxic surgery enables contact-free vital sign monitoring. It integrates easily into existing setups and features built-in anaesthetic gas suction for a safer, cleaner surgical environment.
MARTA STEREOTAX MOUSE
The MARTA Stereotax Mouse can be mounted directly onto rat stereotaxic U-frames and manipulator arms.
Paired with the MARTA Pad, this precision platform for mouse stereotaxic surgery enables contact-free vital sign monitoring. It integrates easily into existing setups and features built-in anaesthetic gas suction for a safer, cleaner surgical environment.
MARTA STEREOTAX RAT
The MARTA Stereotax Rat is an extension for existing rat stereotaxic U-shaped frames, enabling contact-free monitoring of heart rate, respiration, and temperature during stereotactic surgery.
Paired with the MARTA Pad, it integrates easily with standard stereotaxic frames and manipulator arms for precise, stable procedures. An integrated suction system removes inhalant anaesthetic residues for a safer, cleaner surgical environment.
SURGERY ADD-ONS
MARTA FRAME
A heated frame designed specifically for preclinical in-vivo studies involving anaesthetised rats.
MARTA EXTENSION
A non-heated platform designed for preclinical in-vivo studies with anaesthetised mice
ANESTHESIA BOXES FOR MICE & RATS
Boxes fit perfectly on the Marta Pad for safe induction and contact-free monitoring including recovery phase. The red Plexiglas reduces light-induced stress.
Marta box
Leakproof box fits precisely on the MARTA Pad for safe, efficient induction. it is made from red transparent Plexiglas to reduce any light-induced stress.
Instant, contact-free vital sign monitoring during the induction and recovery phase.
HEATED ANAESTHESIA BOX MOUSE
Perfect fit, leakproof box fits precisely on the MARTA Pad for safe, efficient induction of mice. The heated box reduces any risk of hypothermia. The red transparent Plexiglas reduces any light-induced stress.
Its sliding lid enables easy, hands-free animal placement in line with 3R principles. Induction of gas and residue removal via 14 mm and 22 mm connectors.
Also available in white transparent Plexiglas.
HEATED ANAESTHESIA BOX RAT
Perfect fit, leakproof box fits precisely on the MARTA Pad for safe, efficient induction of rats. The heated box reduces any risk of hypothermia. The red transparent Plexiglas reduces any light-induced stress.
Its sliding lid enables easy, hands-free animal placement in line with 3R principles. Induction of gas and residue removal via 14 mm and 22 mm connectors.
Also available in white transparent Plexiglas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MARTA system used for?
The MARTA system is used for contact-free monitoring of vital signs in anesthetized mice and rats. It continuously measures heart rate, respiration, and temperature during induction, surgery, and recovery.
Does the MARTA system require contact sensors or implants?
No. MARTA is a completely contact-free system, eliminating the need for electrodes, probes, or surgical implantation, which helps reduce animal stress and experimental variability.
Is the MARTA system compatible with existing stereotaxic frames?
Yes. MARTA stereotax adapters and platforms are designed to integrate with standard mouse and rat stereotaxic frames and manipulator arms without disrupting established workflows.
Can MARTA be used during anesthesia induction and recovery?
Yes. When used with MARTA anesthesia boxes, the system enables real-time vital sign monitoring during anesthesia induction and post-procedure recovery.
Which animals can be monitored with MARTA?
MARTA is designed for preclinical research involving anesthetized mice and rats.
How does MARTA improve animal welfare?
By providing contact-free monitoring, integrated heating, and early detection of physiological distress, MARTA helps maintain stable anesthesia depth and reduces the risk of hypothermia or adverse events.
Is the MARTA system compliant with regulatory standards?
Yes. The MARTA Pad meets CE conformity and complies with IEC 60601 medical device standards for safety and performance.
Can multiple animals be monitored at the same time?
Yes. The MARTA App supports multi-animal and multi-system monitoring, making it suitable for high-throughput research environments.