Our wearable, modular, high-density diffuse optical tomography system addresses the gap for safe, portable, high-resolution neuroimaging technologies. Miniaturized optoelectronics, improved mechanical design, and Wi-Fi connectivity fit into small modules connected to portable power, allowing free movement. Previous systems have sparse grids, retain mobility-restricting tethers, and/or lack spring-loaded optodes. Our high dynamic range, sensitivity, and SNR at a range of source-detector distances improves resolution compared to sparse arrays. In vivo tests show good benchmark metrics as well as retinotopic mapping. The lightweight system has been tested under different ambulatory conditions. Our wearable system addresses the need for portable, high-resolution, noninvasive neuroimaging modalities.
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