Pionirs offers a compact, dual-wavelength TD-NIRS system (NIRSBOX) for investigating and monitoring optical features in biological media. The system provides precise measurements and stability for applications requiring non-invasive optical analysis.
Funding
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Problem
Traditional methods for investigating tissue oxygenation and hemodynamics often involve bulky, complex, and difficult-to-use Time-Domain Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (TD-NIRS) systems. These legacy systems can be challenging to integrate into existing research setups and may not provide the portability needed for diverse measurement environments. Furthermore, variations in skin pigmentation can affect the accuracy and reliability of tissue oximetry measurements.
Solution
Pionirs offers a range of compact, user-friendly TD-NIRS devices (NIRSBOX) designed for non-invasive monitoring of optical properties in biological tissues. The NIRSBOX systems leverage pulsed lasers and single-photon detection to provide accurate and stable measurements of tissue oxygenation, hemoglobin levels, and microvascular function. Pionirs' technology overcomes the limitations of traditional NIRS devices by offering a plug-and-play solution with minimal warm-up time, high reproducibility, and insensitivity to skin pigmentation. The NIRSBOX devices are available in various configurations, including single- and dual-channel options, as well as a four-wavelength system (NIRSBOX Q) for advanced tissue characterization.
Target Audience
Pionirs' products are designed for scientists and researchers in clinical research, sports science, veterinary medicine, and food quality analysis who require accurate, non-invasive tissue oximetry and hemodynamic monitoring.
Features
- Compact, dual-wavelength TD-NIRS systems for investigating and monitoring optical features in biological media
- NIRSBOX DUAL: Offers a second, fully independent acquisition channel for dual-distance measurements, enabling differentiation between superficial and deeper tissue layers
- NIRSBOX Q: A four-wavelength system with customizable wavelengths between 600 nm and 1100 nm for direct measurement of absorption and scattering coefficients
- Real-time, absolute hemodynamic readings (O2Hb, HHb, tHb, StO2)
- High reproducibility and stability, with less than 1% variation over 14+ hours of measurement
- Insensitive to skin pigmentation, ensuring accurate results across all skin types
- Compatible with a wide variety of fiber-based optical probes for diverse applications, including specialized probes for muscle, brain, and veterinary measurements
- Plug-and-play solution with USB 2.0 connectivity and optional battery operation
- Analog output signals and flexible external triggering capabilities for seamless integration with life science acquisition platforms
- Software provides access to raw data (photon time-of-flight distribution) and live plots of physiological parameters