🧠 fNIRS-BCI in action. Real people. Real signals. What does #fNIRS #BCI look like in practice? 🟡 Ruotsalo et al. monitored affective responses in crowds, enabling large-scale annotation of shared experiences. #AffectiveComputing

Best wishes to ESA french astronaut @Sophie Adenot as she embarks on her mission to the International Space Station. Artinis is proud to contribute to PhysioTool, one of the scientific experiences of the CNES.

🧠 Curious how brain-computer interfaces actually work in real time? Turns out, NIRS is playing a surprisingly powerful role, especially when portability, movement, or cost are limiting factors for EEG and fMRI.

🤾🏽 From Lab to Life: Portability is Key — with our new Brite MKIV With improved receivers for higher sensitivity, faster setup even over dark and thick hair, enhanced wireless options with Brite Connect 5.0, and new perfect-fit MKII headcaps, ... #neuroscience #fnirs

🎻 What happens to our hearts when we listen to live music together? In a fascinating new study, Müller et al. investigated cardiac synchrony between orchestra musicians and audience members across real-world performances.

From Lab to Life: Portability Is Key Continuous technical advances have made #fNIRS systems fully portable, reliable, and comfortable, unlocking neuroimaging beyond the lab.

🧘‍♀️ Measuring brain activity in motion? Yes, you can. In their recent study, Goodrick et al. used the Brite to examine resting-state brain dynamics before and after yoga practice, outside the lab and in a naturalistic setting.

🧠✨ Exploring a Brite mind where it really happens. Bulgarelli et al. present an innovative approach to studying preschoolers’ social development by combining #VR with the Brite wearable #fNIRS.

Can we measure real learning in real classrooms? Feng et al. (2025) used the Brite to monitor brain activity during live teaching sessions, right inside the classroom. Their study shows how fNIRS can capture authentic neural responses in everyday educational settings.

A new paper by Cerwén & Hägerhäll showcases the SENSOLA laboratory at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, where researchers combine wearable sensors —including Brite & OctaMon— with environmental monitoring to study human-environment interactions in the forests 🌳

✨Kicking off 2026 with some museum magic!✨ In a unique naturalistic study, Dupuy et al. used our Brite device to explore how museum visits impact well-being.

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you to the researchers, clinicians, collaborators, and partners who shared their work, their questions, and their curiosity with us throughout the year.

Great research starts with great support. That’s why we created the Artinis Support Center, your go-to place for everything (f)NIRS.

🌟 Top Pick of the Year in Combined Muscle & Brain Research Pt. 2! Lehto et al. delivered a valuable publication by simultaneously measuring muscle & brain oxygenation in patients with fibromyalgia and healthy controls using combined NIRS. #fNIRS #mNIRS

As we continue highlighting excellent research on our way to 1,500 publications, this week’s top pick focuses on combined brain and muscle insights. Allinger et al.

🌟 Top Pick of the Year in Muscle Research Pt. 2! Citherlet et al. published a strong #NIRS study in Nature Scientific Reports evaluating short-term eccentric cycling in hypoxia, cycling with blood flow restriction, and traditional cycling in older adults.

As we approach 1,500 publications using Artinis devices, we want to highlight some standout work in muscle research.

🌟 Top Pick of the Year in Brain Research Pt. 2! Sobeh et al. presented a standout 2025 study using the Brite to investigate how #fNIRS captures the neural dynamics behind group decision-making.

This latest article from @SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, highlights how #fNIRS is gaining momentum in #clinical applications, offering safe, non-invasive, real-time insights into brain oxygenation.

At Artinis, we continuously work to improve our devices and the support behind them, inspired by the trust researchers place in us and by the incredible studies carried out with our technology.

We mentioned some research using different customized Artinis #fNIRS and #NIRS devices in our last posts. Now, learn about a study where the Brite goes underwater for neurocognitive performance monitoring in deep-water diver safety research 💦 🤿 🧠

From preterm infants to older adults, fNIRS offers the flexibility to support research across all ages. In this recent study, Hakimi et al.

This study by Oller et al. highlights how far #NIRS technology can reach: from neuroscience & sports science to marine biology & comparative physiology🌊 🦭

Flexibility with fNIRS goes beyond human research, it also opens doors for studying cognition and physiology in animals. In this study, de Bracque et al.

🏔️ An interesting study by Narang et al. explored how preterm- and term-born adults respond to #HighAltitude exposure, using PortaLite to measure brain and muscle oxygenation during rest and moderate exercise. Findings:

Today’s Brite Ultra —the world’s only mass #fNIRS #hyperscanning system— demonstration at #Neuroscience2025 was both exciting & insightful🧠✨🧠 Join us at our booth tomorrow for more live demos as we wrap up the final day of #SfN2025 #Neurotechnology #Neuroscience

Torosis et al. demonstrates #NIRS potential for assessing pelvic floor muscle dysfunction using a customized #Brite. High-tone pelvic floor dysfunction #HTPFD is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by non-relaxing muscles, leading to voiding, sexual, and pelvic pain symptoms.

We will be part of the Social Dynamics Workshop 2025, taking place on November 20–21 at @Universiteit Utrecht, the Netherlands🇳🇱

Tailored technology for every environment. At Artinis, we believe that research shouldn’t be limited by setting. That’s why our (f)NIRS devices are fully customizable to meet the demands of your unique study; whether in the lab, in the field, or even under water.

Today, we celebrate the power of science to benefit society, and we’re proud to support researchers worldwide who push the boundaries of discovery—from understanding the human brain & behavior to improving health, performance, and well-being with (f)NIRS technology.

Jones et al. demonstrated the potential of underwater near-infrared spectroscopy #uNIRS to monitor muscle oxygenation & hemodynamics during real-world swim training.

Technological advances continue to make #NIRS #fNIRS more portable, easy to use, and technically capable, opening new possibilities for research across a variety of applications & settings: 🟡 Our devices can be tailored to your study, enabling novel neuroimaging approaches

When it comes to physiological measurements, adaptability is key. Our (f)NIRS devices are designed to integrate seamlessly with other modalities, such as high-density EMG (HD-EMG), to offer a complete view of neural and muscular activity.

A compelling study by Muller et al. investigates how combining #fNIRS and #EEG (OctaMon & Enobio) enhances spatiotemporal mapping of neural activity during upper‑limb functional movements in post‑stroke patients 🧑‍⚕️

Machine learning analysis of fNIRS-derived hemodynamics revealed distinct cortical patterns distinguishing post-COVID-19 from controls (AUC=0.91) 🧠🦠 Read the publication at: www.mdpi.com/2504-4990/7/4/129 #fNIRS #Neuroimaging #BrainResearch #PostCOVID

Explore the brain in time and space with combined fNIRS–EEG In their recent study, Chen et al. explored the temporal dynamics of cortical activation during cognitive tasks using a multimodal fNIRS–EEG approach.

How do surgeons handle cognitive workload in the operating room? Naik et al. explored this question by combining fNIRS and EEG measurements with machine learning to classify cognitive workload levels in surgeons.

Beretta et al. used fNIRS to assess the effect of multiple tDCS sessions for postural response in patients with #ParkinsonsDisease 🧠 Key findings: 🟡 8 sessions of anodal tDCS over the primary motor cortex improved postural response to perturbations

⏰ Starting in 1 hour! Join Dr. Bettina Sorger (Maastricht University) and Dr. Franziska Klein (OFFIS Oldenburg) for the final session of our fNIRS-BCI webinar series, exploring #clinical applications of #fNIRS #BCI,

Understanding emotions goes beyond words… it’s in how we hear them. Panico et al. combined fNIRS and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to explore how the cerebello-prefrontal network contributes to recognizing emotional prosody (the melody behind our emotions).

In this study, Vitorio et al. explored how different cueing strategies, external and internal, affect brain activity and gait performance in individuals with #ParkinsonsDisease

⏰ Starting in 1 hour! Join Dr. Bettina Sorger (Maastricht University) and Dr. Franziska Klein (OFFIS Oldenburg) for the first session of our fNIRS-BCI webinar series —discover the principles, setup, and clinical applications of #fNIRS #BCI. 🕞 Today, 3:30–5:00 PM CEST

Can fNIRS-EEG help detect bipolar disorder? In a recent study, Tahir et al. explored the potential of combining fNIRS withEEG as a diagnostic tool for bipolar disorder.

🇳🇴 Join us at the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Society for #fNIRS Norge, hosted at NTNU, and explore the most advanced (f)NIRS devices from @NIRx Medical Technologies and @Artinis Medical Systems ✨

This month, we highlight multimodality and how our solutions help you reach your research goals with seamless integration: www.artinis.com/nirs-eeg-pac...

We’re excited to be part of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the @Society for Psychophysiological Research (@TheRealSPR) #SPR, happening October 15–18 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!🍁 🎯 Visit our booth to explore how #fNIRS and #EEG can elevate your research.

Webinar reminder: Join our two-part series on fNIRS-BCI which will be held by Dr. Bettina Sorger (Maastricht University) and Dr. Franziska Klein (OFFIS Oldenburg).

What if you could study both the brain and muscles with just one device? Our latest blogpost shows how NIRS makes this possible, offering a complete picture of human performance and physiology.

🌊 A fascinating study by @_SMRU_ led by J.C. McKnight, examines the diving behavior & physiology of the Korean Haenyeo, women renowned for their exceptional #FreeDiving skills.

How does carrying heavy loads in low-oxygen environments affect both brain and muscle? 🧠💪 In their recent study, Baur et al.