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A Guide to Choosing the Right Headcap for fNIRS Studies
In multi-channel fNIRS studies, selecting the right headcap is essential for both researchers and participants. A well-fitted and comfortable headcap not only keeps participants focused during extended sessions but also ensures that NIRS optodes are securely positioned, leading to reliable and high-quality data collection.
This blog post provides a comprehensive guide on the key factors to consider when choosing the ideal headcap for your participants and research needs.
Which experimental designs to use in fNIRS — Introduction
This is the introduction post of our blogpost series on experimental designs in fNIRS. In this blogpost, we explain what fNIRS measures, which general considerations have to be considered, and which frequent experimental setups we have for fNIRS.
A guide on how to ideally apply an optode template using our (f)NIRS devices
Correctly applying optode templates especially when measuring on the brain can be challenging for many researchers. This blogpost explains, what an optode template is, and how a suitable template can be chosen and correctly applied to ensure proper measurements and good signal quality.
Set up the PortaMon in 6 steps - NIRS device for muscle oxygenation measurements
With the PortaMon, it is possible to perform both online measurements easily through Bluetooth connection, as well as offline measurements over a larger distance, as data can be stored on the device and downloaded afterward. Watch our newest video and discover how to correctly set up the PortaMon in only six easy steps!
How to: Start a measurement and do a short analysis
If you don’t have time to read our extensive manuals, but would still like some quick pointers on how to start a measurement with one of our state of the art fNIRS devices… you’re in the right place! In this blog we will get you set-up in no time and discuss some of the analysis options our proprietary software, OxySoft, offers.