ETH ZURICH SPIN-OFF · WEARABLE BRAIN IMAGING
See the Brain.
Transform Brain Health.
optohive brings high-resolution brain imaging out of the laboratory and into the real world — wearable, precise, and built for the future of neuroscience and clinical care.
Advanced fNIRS · EEG Integration · AI-Supported Analysis · Real-World Neuroimaging
INTRODUCING
HiveOne.
Wearable Brain Imaging,
Redefined.
Our first product is designed for neuroscience research teams who demand research-grade neural data without laboratory constraints. HiveOne integrates advanced fNIRS in a lightweight, user-friendly headset — delivering the signal quality of fixed laboratory systems with the freedom of a wearable device.
Built on silicon photomultiplier sensor technology developed at ETH Zurich, HiveOne opens new dimensions of measurement in the real world.
High-Density fNIRS
Proprietary silicon photomultiplier sensors deliver signal fidelity competing with fixed laboratory systems.
Wireless & Wearable
Fully untethered. Cable-free recording enabling natural, everyday measurements in any environment.
Research-Grade Signal
Superior signal quality validated against clinical-grade fNIRS systems in real-world conditions.
Real-Time Processing
Sub-second latency on-device preprocessing for closed-loop BCI and real-time neurofeedback applications.
Modular & Scalable
Scalable sensor configuration from targeted single-region to whole-head coverage.
Easy to Use
Designed for simplicity and intuitive operation. Reliable data for both research and clinical applications.
UNDER THE HOOD
The Science of Seeing
What Others Cannot.
HiveOne uses advanced fNIRS brain imaging in a wearable, easy-to-use system – delivering high-resolution insights into brain function in real-world environments where traditional imaging falls short.
How it works
From the cap to the cortex
HiveOne’s wearable cap holds a grid of optodes over the head. They snap in magnetically, so they can be placed over the brain regions a study needs, with no gel or paste.
Comparing a short and a long channel lets the scalp’s contribution be removed, leaving a cleaner measure of brain activity. HiveOne integrates short channels in every optode.
OUR VISION
From the Lab to Life.
From Reactive to Proactive.
Today, medicine reacts to brain disease after it strikes. We believe the future is profoundly different — a future where brain health is monitored continuously, where subtle early signals are detected before symptoms emerge, where treatments are guided by objective neural data, and where every patient receives care as individual as their brain.
“Precision medicine begins with knowing what the brain is actually doing — not once in a hospital, but continuously, in life.”
Replace isolated snapshots with longitudinal monitoring that captures how the brain changes over time.
Enable diagnosis, treatment guidance, and outcome measurement based on real, measurable brain data.
Guide therapeutic decisions individually — because every brain is unique, and treatment should be too.
BUILT ON RIGOUR
Scientific Excellence.
Engineering Precision.
Human Purpose.
optohive was founded by researchers and engineers from ETH Zurich — combining deep neuroscience expertise with advanced optical engineering, a track record of peer-reviewed science, and strong ties to leading clinical research institutions.
Our team emerged from one of the world’s top technical universities, with deep roots in the neuroscience and biomedical engineering departments of ETH Zurich. Scientific rigor is in our DNA.
We work in close partnership with clinical research teams and hospital neurology and psychiatry departments — ensuring our systems are designed around real clinical needs and constraints.
optohive technology is designed to meet the exacting standards of academic neuroscience research — ensuring reproducibility, data validity, and scientific integrity across every measurement.
Scientific Foundation
Our core sensor technology and analysis methods are grounded in peer-reviewed science. We believe transparency and openness are the foundation of trust in medical technology.
ACADEMIC & INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
Ready to See What the Brain
Can Tell You?
Whether you are a neuroscience researcher, clinician, investor, or industry partner — we would love to connect. Let’s explore what becomes possible together.
News
ANT Neuro x optohive Partnership
News/Partnership ANT Neuro x optohive Bringing HiveOne fNIRS to researchers worldwide, and building a combined EEG and fNIRS solution together. September 1, 20264 min readoptohive AG, Zurich optohive is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with ANT Neuro to...
optohive Blog Series Part 1 – What is fNIRS?
News/Blog series · Part 1 What is fNIRS? How near-infrared light lets us watch the brain at work, explained in four steps. August 11, 20263 min readoptohive AG, Zurich Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a non-invasive brain imaging technology that...
Interview with IGE
News/Interview Interview with IGE Our founders on making brain function measurement as accessible as heart rate or blood pressure. November 13, 20253 min readFeatured on ige.ch Dominik Wyser (left) and Michael Wyser (right). Photo: IGE Michael and Dominik Wyser, the...
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