The device

A handheld photobiomodulation device designed for contact-based use

Near-contact geometry. Individually calibrated output. Session-level validation on every use.

The Rejuv handheld red and near-infrared light therapy device
660 + 805 nm
Red and near-infrared
20 cm²
Contact aperture
Qi + USB-C
Charging
NFC
Session retrieval

Sized for contact. Designed to stay there.

The Rejuv is sized for stable single-hand contact over a defined 20 cm² treatment aperture. Weight and dimensions support sustained use across a full session without requiring a mount or stand.

The handheld format is deliberate. Contact-based geometry makes irradiance delivery repeatable. Panel-based systems operate at distance and assume consistent positioning — this device removes that assumption.

Rejuv device showing LED aperture and contact surface

Measured at the surface. Not extrapolated from a distance.

The device emits at 660 nm (red) and 805 nm (near-infrared) across a 20 cm² contact aperture. Output is measured and published under the geometry in which the device is actually used: near-contact application.

Irradiance values are not derived from idealized test distances. Measured electrical input and irradiance data — including per-unit calibration records — are available on the Measured Performance page.

View measured performance →
Calibrated output
660 nm irradiance 35.75 mW/cm²
805 nm irradiance 34.93 mW/cm²
Dual mode ~49 mW/cm²
Measurement instrument Thorlabs PM100D / S121C
NIST-traceable · ±3.6% measurement uncertainty

One button. No configuration required.

The device is controlled by a single button. Mode parameters can also be configured via the app, but operation does not require it.

Press < 3s Start session in current operating mode
Hold 3–10s Cycle operating mode — red, NIR, or combined. Audible confirmation on each change.

Session data — operating mode, output state, duration, and contact quality — is recorded locally throughout operation. At session end, bring the device near your phone.

Tap. Done.
A brief haptic confirmation indicates successful NFC retrieval. The app opens to a structured session summary: duration, contact consistency, quality index, and logged operating state. The record reflects measured session conditions — not recollection.

From contact to record in five steps

1
Place device against treatment area
Near-contact geometry
2
Press to start session
Single button, under 3s
3
Run 5–10 minute session
Contact quality monitored continuously
4
Tap phone to retrieve
NFC — no app open required
5
Review session record
Contact quality, duration, dose

Session telemetry on your phone

The Rejuv app retrieves session data from the device via NFC tap. No background connectivity or account required.

  • Dynamic Optical Response chart — contact stability visualized throughout each session
  • Session history with mode, duration, and quality index per session
  • Calendar view of usage patterns over time
  • Dose targeting in development — set J/cm², app calculates session time from your unit’s calibration
Rejuv app Dynamic Optical Response chart

Dynamic Optical Response

Rejuv app session calendar

Session calendar

Contact quality is measured. Not assumed.

Contact quality is measured continuously via reflected optical signal at the aperture — not inferred from user compliance.

Each session generates a normalized quality index derived from operating consistency, mode selection, contact behavior, and duration. Sessions are timestamped and stored, allowing protocol adherence to be tracked across time.

Measured device performance is published. Session conditions are logged. Electrical input, irradiance, duration, and geometry can be reconciled.

Small batches. Individual calibration.

Current units are produced in small batches. Enclosures are fabricated via additive manufacturing; electronics are assembled and tested individually. This approach prioritizes iteration speed and direct traceability over cosmetic uniformity.

Each unit is individually calibrated prior to shipment using a NIST-traceable optical power meter. A calibration certificate documenting measured irradiance, output stability, and sensor uncertainty ships with every unit.

Minor visual variation reflects the fabrication process, not a deviation from specification.

Summary specification

Wavelengths660 nm (red), 805 nm (near-infrared)
Treatment area20 cm² contact aperture
Operating modesRed only, NIR only, combined
Session durationUser-configurable (2–10 minutes typical)
ChargingQi wireless and USB-C
Session loggingAutomatic; NFC retrieval, no account required
Thermal managementPassive — no active cooling, no required cooling interval
Contact sensingOptical reflection measurement, continuous
CalibrationIndividual NIST-traceable measurement; certificate included
AssemblySmall batch; enclosure via additive manufacturing

Early-access pilot — May 2026

A small number of units will go to participants willing to provide structured feedback on usability and performance.