Brain data for the next wave of AI
Kernel Flow delivers fast, high-density brain data, perfect for AI approaches to advance neuroscience, cognition, mental health, and human performance research.
Our revolutionary neuroimaging systems
Flow
$117,200 + taxes and shipping
Leasing options available
Kernel's second generation neuro measurement system is powerful, reliable, easy-to-use, and built on decades of research.
Features
- Sampling rate of 4.7 Hz that supports fast whole-head hemodynamic imaging
- Records to standardized file formats that adhere to industry-supported open standards (SNIRF)
- Easy-to-use and intuitive user interface allows for quick start-up and consistent data recording
- Validated reference tasks and associated example analyses accelerate bring-up and enable rapid development of new paradigms
- Real-time SDK for custom visualizations or neurofeedback development
- Software compatible with any computer OS
- Automated data quality reports generate after every recording
What's included
- Flow headset with 40 TD-fNIRS modules
- 4 Active dry EEG electrodes + bias and reference leads
- 12 spacer modules
- Headset storage stand
- Power adapter
- USB-C cable
- Documentation
- Optional synchronization accessory box to time sync external equipment with Flow 2
Download Flow Technical Specification →

DevKit-12
$46,500 + taxes and shipping
For the experimenter, the developer, the explorer. Same powerful core technology.
Features
- Individual modules can be attached to any cap or holder and allow the user to develop custom systems for any head size or location on the body
- Reference design provided as a starting point for your own customizations
- User configurable sampling rate and the same example tasks, automated quality control, and SDK as our Flow 2 system
- Built on the same trusted and published technology that powers Flow 2
What's included
- 12x TD-fNIRS modules + custom cables
- 6x active dry EEG electrodes + cables
- EEG reference and bias leads
- Example pre-frontal cap
- Headset stand for system initialization and cap storage
- Electronics hub with wearable back harness
- Power/data cable + power adapter
- Documentation
Download DevKit-12 Technical Specification →

DevKit-3
$15,600 + taxes and shipping
For the NIRS researcher looking beyond the brain.
Features
- Individual modules can be attached to any cap or holder and allow the user to develop custom systems for any head size or location on the body
- Reference headband provided as a starting point for your own customizations
- Our fastest sampling rate at 16Hz
- The same automated quality control and SDK as our Flow 2 system
- Built on the same trusted and published technology that powers Flow 2
What's included
- 3x TD-fNIRS modules + custom cables
- Example headband
- Module cover for system initialization
- Electronics hub with wearable back harness
- Power/data cable + power adapter
- Documentation
Download DevKit-3 Technical Specification →

Subscriptions for research needs
Kernel offers flexible infrastructure to streamline research data collection and operations. Customers using Kernel Flow for research are able to use our cloud platform to record and store data in a secure and seamless environment. For those customers who do not wish to use the Kernel Cloud, you can always self-manage your data by recording directly to a local computer. The Kernel Cloud subscription limits and pricing are per system.
FREE
$0 / month
- 10 hours/month of new recordings
- 100 hours of cloud storage
- $5/hour of new recording overages
- $0.50/hour of monthly cloud storage overages
PRO
$400 / month
$360 / month
with annual subscription
- 100 hours/month of new recordings
- 3000 hours of cloud storage
- $4/hour of new recording overages
- $0.40/hour of monthly cloud storage overages
- Kernel Cloud API access
ULTIMATE
$2,000 / month
$1,800 / month
with annual subscription
- Unlimited hours/month of new recordings
- 25,000 hours of cloud storage
- $0.25/hour of monthly cloud storage overages
- Kernel Cloud API access
- Early access to new developer tools
Solutions beyond hardware systems and subscriptions
Kernel doesn't just build hardware systems: we have an excellent track record for supporting research organizations who wish to leverage our advanced TD-fNIRS technology. Our expert team offers the full spectrum of neuro measurement solutions, including:







