Two new Behavioural research Tools from Noldus

Noldus Information Technology this week announced the release of The Observer® XT 9.0, the latest in behavioral research software. Along with this release, Noldus announced the launch of Pocket Observer 3.0. It allows you to perform behavioral coding on a handheld computer, making on-site research possible. These innovative products are available worldwide from our headquarters in The Netherlands, offices across Europe, the United States, China, and via a worldwide network of distributors.

The Observer XT is an invaluable research tool for researchers and practitioners worldwide. With a 20 year track record and citations in more than 2000 scientific publications, The Observer XT is considered the gold-standard of software for the collection, analysis, and presentation of observational data. This new release of The Observer XT enables universities, research institutes, and companies worldwide to benefit from the latest in observational research software. New features include an advanced find functionality to explore results and retrieve information quickly, support for coding in Chinese and Japanese characters, a RSS feed integrated in the software, for easy access to downloads and extensive documentation, and the possibility to combine time sampling with continuous recording during the observation.

Noldus also announced a new release of Pocket Observer, which is now fully compatible with The Observer XT. Pocket Observer runs on a variety of mobile devices, ranging from smart phones to rugged handhelds. It is the ideal event logging tool for live observations in natural settings such as classrooms, stables, shops, or in offices. Even in hostile environments, such as tropical rainforests and deserts, researchers can count on the durability of our handheld observation system.

“This release makes The Observer XT even more useful and versatile for behavioral research. Its new features make coding easier and faster” states Albert Willemsen, Marketing Manager at Noldus. “The new Pocket Observer is more convenient than ever. But perhaps the most important improvement is the addition of Asian characters. Our customers in Asia can now code and transcribe in their own language”.

Associated Link: Noldus Information Technology

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