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A method used to assess motor coordination and balance whereby a clear acrylic box sits on top of a parallel rod floor made of conductive metal which is slightly above a base metal plate. Foot slips (errors) are recorded when an electrical circuit is completed; used to assess effects of alcohol or other substances; a built-in activity monitor may record distance traveled.