Spectroscopy system LIGHTNIRS

Overview
Shimadzu portable functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) system LIGHTNIRS for research. Near-infrared light diffuses through biological tissue and is used to measure localized blood oxygenation changes in the brain, enabling monitoring of neural activity in response to tasks or stimuli. The portability of LIGHTNIRS allows real-time visualization of brain function in more naturalistic settings than many other methods, supporting longitudinal and field measurements.

Applications

• Medical and neuroscience research
• Developmental and cognitive psychology studies
• Neuromarketing and communication research
• Brain–machine interface (BMI) research
• Rehabilitation and applied engineering research

Features (summary)

• High scalability for research: two types of measurement holders including a whole-head head holder for flexible probe placement.
• Measurement freedom: portable design enables data collection in naturalistic environments and continuous monitoring.
• High performance: triple-wavelength semiconductor laser provides stable light sources; graphical user interface for operation and data management.
• Designed to support longitudinal and mobile study protocols.

Downloads (available)
Product brochure and application/feasibility study documents related to fNIRS and functional brain analysis are available for reference.

Technical specifications

• Product type: Portable functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) system for research use.
• Measurement principle: Near-infrared light diffusion to detect localized changes in cerebral blood oxygenation.
• Light source: Triple-wavelength semiconductor laser for stable measurements.
• User interface: Graphical user interface for data acquisition and basic processing.
• Measurement holders: Two types of holders, including a whole-head head holder for flexible site measurements.
• Data characteristics: Designed for data continuity to support longitudinal and mobile measurements.
• Primary application areas: Medical research, developmental psychology, education, cognitive science, engineering, neuromarketing, communication research, BMI research, rehabilitation research.
• Regulatory / use note: For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.