Many brains, one hub.

Big group brain research made easy

Perform hyperscanning experiments with up to 30 participants using the Brite Ultra system. Powered by multiple Brite Ultra devices, the system offers flexibility in optode layout, allowing you to focus on the cortical areas most relevant to your research. Whether you're working in a controlled lab or a more naturalistic setting, the Brite Ultra's portability and wireless characteristics allow the system to adapt easily to different group sizes and environments. As your study grows, you can seamlessly add more Brite devices to expand your setup when needed.

Seamless synchronization in one hub

Get a complete overview of perfectly synchronized (f)NIRS data from all participants with the Brite Ultra system. Designed for large-scale hyperscanning experience, the system supports an efficient research coordinator–assistant workflow, making even mass measurements in naturalistic settings manageable. It is well-suited for various environments, including classrooms, control rooms, sports fields, cockpits, and any setting where investigations involving multiple individuals as a group are conducted.

Brite Ultra package — what's included

System

• Brite Connect Ultra fNIRS hyperscanning monitoring software
• Connection hub with pre-installed software and touchscreen display
• Brite Ultra devices (available per 12, 24, or 30)
• Neoprene headbands/headcaps
• PortaSync synchronizer instrument
• System accessories

Support

• Superior support in setting up your research
• User manual and quick start guide in English

Area of Applications

• Brain oxygenation monitoring
• Group hyperscanning
• Social interactions
• Cognitive studies
• Psychological research
• Sports science
• Developmental studies
• Neural synchrony

FAQ

How many participants can be measured simultaneously with the Brite Ultra?

The Brite Ultra system supports hyperscanning experiments with up to 30 participants simultaneously. The system is available in configurations of 12, 24, or 30 Brite Ultra devices, allowing researchers to scale up from smaller pilot studies to large-group experiments. Additional Brite devices can be added as the study grows.

What software manages the Brite Ultra multi-participant setup?

The Brite Ultra system uses Brite Connect Ultra, a dedicated fNIRS hyperscanning monitoring software. It runs on a connection hub with a pre-installed touchscreen display, providing a centralized interface for monitoring all participants and ensuring synchronized data collection across the entire group.

How is synchronization achieved across all participants?

The system includes a PortaSync synchronizer instrument, which ensures perfectly synchronized (f)NIRS data across all Brite Ultra devices in the system. This hardware synchronization is essential for valid analysis of inter-brain coupling and neural synchrony in group research paradigms.

Can the Brite Ultra be used outside the laboratory?

Yes. The Brite Ultra is specifically designed for portability and use in naturalistic settings. It has been deployed in classrooms, sports fields, control rooms, and cockpits. The wireless characteristics of each device allow participants to move freely, making it suitable for ecological group research.

What brain regions can the Brite Ultra measure?

The Brite Ultra system offers flexibility in optode layout, allowing researchers to configure the headbands or headcaps to target the cortical areas most relevant to their study, including prefrontal, motor, temporal, and other regions. The neoprene headbands and headcaps are included as part of the system package.