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. Hive One 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, Hive One opens new dimensions of measurement in the real world.

Portable by Design

Designed for simplicity and intuitive operation.

High Precision

Silicon photomultiplier sensors deliver signal fidelity.

Advanced Analysis

Integrated software analysis turns complex neural signs into clear reserach insights.

UNDER THE HOOD

The Science of Seeing
What Others Cannot.

Hive One 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.

fNIRS
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
fNIRS measures changes in blood oxygenation in the brain using safe, non-invasive near-infrared light. Our proprietary silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) sensors deliver exceptional sensitivity — enabling measurements that are simply impossible with conventional photodetector technology. The result: high-resolution hemodynamic imaging in a wearable form factor.
Origin
ETH Zurich Spin-off
Founded by researchers and engineers from one of the world’s leading technical universities
Sensors
Silicon Photomultiplier
Next-generation optical sensors enabling signal quality previously unachievable in wearable systems
Analysis
AI-Supported Pipeline
Proprietary software platform transforms raw neural signals into structured, interpretable research data

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.“

01
Continuous Brain Monitoring

Replace isolated snapshots with longitudinal monitoring that captures how the brain changes over time.

02
Objective Brain Biomarkers

Enable diagnosis, treatment guidance, and outcome measurement based on real, measurable brain data.

03
Personalized Neurotherapy

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.

ETH Zurich Spin-off

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.

Clinical Collaboration

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.

Research-Grade Standards

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

ETH Zürich
Partner Institution
Clinical Partner
Research Collaborator

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

Interview with IGE

Interview with IGE

Michael and Dominik Wyser, the founders of Optohive, were recently interviewed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IGE) about their mission to make brain function measurement as accessible as heart rate or blood pressure. In the interview, they...

Swiss Technology Award 2025

Swiss Technology Award 2025

We are proud to share that optohive was selected as a finalist at the Swiss Technology Award. Being recognized among Switzerland’s most innovative technology companies is a meaningful and beautiful acknowledgment of our team’s hard work, vision, and dedication....

ETH AI Center

ETH AI Center

We’re excited to announce that Optohive is now officially part of the ETH AI Center’s affiliated startup community! At Optohive, we’re on a mission to make brain activity visible using light and AI. By combining cutting-edge neuroscience with deep tech innovation, we...

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