NIRS and fNIRS systems
At Artinis, our goal is to make optical imaging easy. We offer the full spectrum of NIRS devices, and all our devices can be mixed and matched to create your optimal setup. To aid you in finding the right device(s) for your research, we have drafted a comparative table with the most important specifications for each device.
You can also scroll down to see all devices and accessories we have to offer.
What is Near Infrared Spectroscopy?
How do all our devices differ?
Brain imaging — fNIRS
fNIRS stands for functional near-infrared spectroscopy. The functional component comes from the fact that our fNIRS devices are capable of assessing brain activity. This is done by measuring changes in oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin, which reflect local brain activity. Moreover, fNIRS provides a non-invasive manner to achieve an excellent resolution brain signal in real time.
Brite family
The only wearable & flexible multi-channel fNIRS devices on the market made for brain oxygenation measurement that is user-friendly and truly comfortable.
Brite Ultra — coming soon
The world-only system able to seamlessly sync up to 30 fNIRS devices - Ultra fNIRS hyperscanning made easy.
PortaLite
Truly lite & advanced oxygenation monitoring device that measures local tissue saturation index (TSI), as well as oxy-, deoxy- and total hemoglobin concentration changes.
OxyMon
Our most advanced and versatile fNIRS system which is proficient in measuring oxy-, deoxy-, and total hemoglobin concentration changes in both brain and muscle tissue. The OxyMon is also compatible with fMRI.
At the moment, the OxyMon is limited in stock. Contact us for more information.
fNIRS - EEG
Have a complete picture of brain activity with a fully integrated, wearable, or stationary, fNIRS-EEG package.
fNIRS - EEG - tES
It is possible to combine NIRS, EEG, and tES (tDCS, tACS, tRNS) in one single headcap.
TD-NIRS system
We offer a Time-Domain Near Infrared Spectroscopy solution.
Muscle Imaging
The field of sport Science is one of the first research fields where NIRS found wide use application. In Sport Science it is critical to have insight in the local muscle oxygen consumption.
PortaMon MKIII
The gold-standard device for muscle oxygenation measurement, now remastered. Precisely measures local tissue saturation (TSI), as well as oxy-, deoxy-, and total hemoglobin in muscle tissue.
PortaMon
The gold-standard muscle oxygenation measurement research device. Measures local tissue saturation (TSI), oxy-, deoxy- and total hemoglobin in muscle tissue.
PortaLite
A portable oxygenation monitoring device applicable for both brain & muscle tissue. Measures local tissue saturation (TSI), as well as oxy-, deoxy-, and total hemoglobin on almost every muscle.
OctaMon M
Completely wearable 8-channel NIRS device that measures oxy-, deoxy- and total hemoglobin on any muscle in a non-invasive and truly portable way.
fNIRS for children & infants
The complex architecture of the human brain develops in an ongoing process that starts in the womb and continues into adulthood. In the first few years of human life, more than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second. The processes that underlie the developing brain have long been a neuroscientific area of interest.
The fNIRS mini devices developed by Artinis are lightweight, user-friendly, and comfortable, making them perfectly suited for studies on sensitive subjects, such as babies.
OctaMon mini
A completely wearable 8-channel fNIRS device that measures oxy-, deoxy- and total hemoglobin and is optimized for pediatric research.
BabyBrite
A wearable & flexible multi-channel fNIRS device for brain oxygenation measurement. The BabyBrite is specially designed to provide extra comfort to young babies.
PortaLite mini
The mini variant of PortaLite MKII which is optimized for pediatric research.
Medical NIRS
Due to its advantages, such as portability, comfort, and ease of use, (f)NIRS is frequently used in clinical applications to measure local (brain) activation, for instance, in psychiatry or neurology. In medical research, fNIRS can for instance be applied to assess brain activity in clinical populations compared to healthy subjects for potential differentiation or to assess effectiveness of certain therapy strategies.
MediBrite
The MediBrite is the first portable European CE-marked NIRS device according to MDR regulations. It is the perfect fit for clinical research. The MediBrite acquires Infrared absorption changes from up to 27 channels, which can be used to measure local brain activity using fNIRS. Due to its portability and lightweight, it can comfortably be used in various applications and settings, even during movements. It is available in two variants and hence can be used in a huge range of patients of all ages.
Software
OxySoft
Oxysoft is our proprietary NIRS recording and analysis software. Oxysoft allows robust recordings even of multiple devices at the same time, in any thinkable combination.
OxySoft 4
The elevated version of OxySoft. OxySoft 4 streamlines NIRS and fNIRS data acquisition and analysis, giving you more control over your NIRS measurements.
Brite Connect
Our solution allowing for easy and aesthetically pleasing fNIRS data acquisition. Focusing on simple but reliable recording of fNIRS data, the Brite Connect is compatible with the Brite Family devices.
Brite Connect Ultra
Unlock next-level (f)NIRS hyperscanning setup. Connect up to 30 Brite Ultra devices to capture synchronized brain activity from entire groups, visualized seamlessly on a single screen. The Brite Connect Ultra works within the Brite Ultra system.
Artinis
The solution for easy and quick NIRS recordings in the field, providing researchers with portable and proficient data collection capabilities anytime, anywhere.
Supporting features
To fit each type of research we have developed accessories which can be used together with our NIRS products. If you feel you have a great concept but need further support to realize it, please contact us to see how we can make it work.
Artinis headcap & Optode holders
At Artinis we designed and developed our own headcaps with a clean look, ergonomic fit, and printed optode marks. The caps show major improvements over the other commonly used NIRS and EEG headcaps.
PortaSync
Wireless event synchronization device.
NIRS & eye-tracking software
Integrate NIRS with the eye-tracking technology.
Polhemus
We distribute the Polhemus devices to digitize the position of your optodes in 3D.
Chronos adapter
Send E-Prime triggers with millisecond accuracy.
Bitbrain Versatile Bio
Combine fNIRS and Versatile Bio to get a more complete physiological picture.
AD board
Collects analog data like events automatically with the OxyMon.
Parallel Sync cable
Synchronize your E-Prime / Matlab protocol with NIRS automatically.
How can we help you?
We offer online support, e.g. Zoom / Microsoft Teams, to answer your questions as soon as possible. Book a time with our NIRS Application Specialists and schedule a meeting:
The MediBrite is a CE marked medical device according to Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
Other Artinis NIRS products are intended to be used for research applications only. Other Artinis products are not sold as Medical Device as defined in Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745. Our products are not designed or intended to be used for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.