Hyperia is a NIREOS project. The goal is to develop an innovative camera capable of measuring not just the colour of objects around us, but their entire light spectrum for each pixel of the two-dimensional field of view.
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) cameras are typically limited by their bulk size, high cost, poor sensitivity and limited spectral coverage, covering either the visible or the near-infrared portion of the spectrum.
The breakthrough innovation in HYPERIA is constituted by NIREOS’ core and proprietary technology: time-domain Fourier-transform spectroscopy, a radically different paradigm with respect to competitors. This will enable the development of a HSI system with a hitherto inaccessible level of sensitivity even in low-light illumination conditions, covering a dramatically wider wavelength range from the visible to the short-wavelength infrared (SWIR).
VIS-SWIR spectrum range (400-1700nm) to capture both visible and non-visible features.
Wide range of applications such as: food testing, fine art restoration, plastic sorting, remote sensing, material science and microbiology.
One device only: no need to use multiple costly devices since HYPERIA covers both VIS and SWIR spectrum in a single device.
HYPERIA provides a comprehensive hyperspectral data in a single device, saving time-consuming integration to merge data.
The first photos of the HYPERIA hyperspectral camera prototype
| Parameters | HYPERIA Performance |
|---|---|
| Spectral range | 400-1700nm |
| Spectral resolution | <0.5nm @420nm <10nm @1700nm |
| Horizontal Angular Field Of View (HAFOV) |
7.41° |
| Vertical Angular Field Of View (VAFOV) |
5.93° |
| Instantaneous FOV | 5.7mdeg |
| Spatial Resolution | 1280 (H) × 1024 (V) |
| Pixel Pitch | 5μm |
| Pixel Size | 5μm x 5μm |
| Parameters | HYPERIA Performance |
|---|---|
| Sensor Bits | 12 |
| Sensor Dark Noise | 250 eˉ |
| Sensor Dynamic Range | 56.4 dB |
| Sensor Full Well | 165000 eˉ |
| Maximum Integration Time | 100ms |
| N averages | Up to 100 |
| Minimum Measurement Time | 10s |
| Integration Time | 1us to 1s |
| RoHS and REACH | Yes |
HYPERIA has proven its excellence in assessing leafy freshness, particularly in lettuce and basil. Through rigorous validation tests, it demonstrated high performance in capturing hyperspectral images under varying storage conditions. The device’s superior resolution, signal-to-noice ratio, and sensitivity enable precise identification of chlorophyll and water concentrations at different wavelengths such as 970, 1200 and 1450 nm.
Our brand-new hyperspectral camera HYPERIA, has been featured in the latest special issue of inVISION News. The white paper, detailed from page 38 of the issue, showcases the innovative capabilities of HYPERIA, capable of capturing 1.3 Mpixel hyperspectral images in a super broadband spectral range (400-1700 nm).
This enables to simultaneously measure and combine information in the visible and in the SWIR range.
As all the products in the HERA family by NIREOS, HYPERIA retains all the advantages of Fourier Transform spectroscopy, a high spatial & spectral resolution, and an easy-to-use point&shoot approach.
Explore the full white paper to learn how HYPERIA is revolutionizing hyperspectral imaging across various fields such as medical and biological imaging, agriculture, and material science.
You can access the special issue of inVISION News by clicking the button below
Here you can find all updates regarding our project
If you have any questions about the Hyperia project, please send us an email to hyperia_project@nireos.com.
HYPERIA has received funding from the EIC Transition Open 2021 programme under No. 101058039. The EIC Transition is a funding programme under Horizon Europe targeting innovation activities that goes beyond the experimental proof of principle in laboratory. It supports both the maturation and validation of novel technologies from the lab to the relevant application environments.
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