Kubios HRV Scientific – Professional HRV Software for Research & Performance Diagnostics

Kubios HRV Scientific is the world’s leading software for heart rate variability (HRV) analysis and is considered the gold standard in scientific research, sports diagnostics, and clinical studies. The HRV analysis software is used by over 1,800 universities in 149 countries and offers maximum precision, validation, and analytical depth for professional users.

Ideal for:

• Scientific HRV research

• Clinical studies & ANS diagnostics

• Sports & performance diagnostics

• Stress & recovery monitoring

• Universities & teaching laboratories

Why Kubios HRV Scientific?

Kubios HRV Scientific enables comprehensive analysis of heart rate variability, ECG, PPG, and RR interval data using state-of-the-art algorithms for artifact correction and signal processing.

✔ Precise HRV Analysis

• Over 40 HRV parameters

• Time-domain, frequency-domain, and nonlinear HRV parameters

• PNS and SNS indices for assessing stress & autonomic regulation

• Time-varying HRV analysis

✔ Advanced ECG Waveform Analysis

• QRS duration

• QT / QTc intervals

• Analysis of P, Q, R, S, and T waves

• Export as PDF report or CSV

✔ ANS Function Analysis

• Valsalva maneuver

• Deep breathing (HR response to deep breathing)

• 30:15 ratio (head-up tilt test)

• Additional HRV scores for supine and standing phases

✔ Sports & Performance Diagnostics

• Heart rate (HR)

• Heart rate reserve

• Respiration rate (RESP)

• Training impulse (TRIMP)

• Ventilatory thresholds (VT1, VT2)

• VO₂

• Heart rate recovery (30s, 60s, 120s, 300s)

Supported Devices & Data Formats

Kubios HRV Scientific is compatible with a wide range of professional measurement systems:

Supported HR Sensors

• Polar (H10, Verity Sense)

• Garmin

• Suunto

• Other Bluetooth HR sensors with RR/IBI data

ECG Devices

• Actiheart 5

• AliveCor Kardia

• Biopac

• Bittium Faros

• and many more

PPG Devices

• Empatica E4

• HeartMath emWave

• Other PPG systems with IBI data

File Formats

• EDF / EDF+

• Biopac ACQ3

• FIT

• CSV

• Text formats

• MATLAB (MAT export)

HRV analysis in small animals is also supported.

Intelligent Signal Processing & Pre-Processing

• Automatic beat detection (ECG & PPG)

• Noise and artifact detection with adjustable sensitivity

• Automatic beat correction (missing or incorrect RR intervals)

• Trend removal for optimal short-term HRV analysis

The algorithms are scientifically validated and documented in numerous publications.

HRV Analysis in Detail

Time-Domain Parameters

Mean RR, SDNN, RMSSD, pNN50, HRV Triangular Index, TINN, DC, AC

Frequency-Domain Parameters

VLF, LF, HF, peak frequencies, LF/HF ratio

Nonlinear Analysis

• Poincaré plot (SD1, SD2)

• Approximate entropy (ApEn)

• Sample entropy (SampEn)

• Detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA)

• Recurrence plot analysis (RPA)

• Multiscale entropy (MSE)

Respiration Analysis

Validated RESP estimation for:

• Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA)

• Exercise physiology

Reporting & Export Features

Ideal for studies, group analysis, and publications:

• PDF reports

• CSV export

• SPSS-compatible batch export

• MATLAB (MAT) backup

• ECG print function in standard paper layout

Kubios HRV Mobile App Integration

Kubios HRV Scientific supports the Custom Measurement Mode of the Kubios HRV App for flexible measurements in field or laboratory environments.

System Requirements

• Windows

• macOS

License Models & Pricing

Kubios HRV Scientific is available as a flexible annual license (1, 2, or 3 years), including:

✔ Software updates
✔ Technical support
✔ Access to the Kubios HRV App

Standard License (Professional Use)

Academic License (Research & Personal Use)

Special conditions available for universities and research institutions.

Group & Classroom Licenses

Group Measurement License

• Simultaneous HRV measurements for 10+ participants

• Analysis of all data in Kubios HRV Scientific

• Ideal for studies & performance testing

Classroom License

• 10+ computers with one license

• Simplified license management

• Perfect for teaching labs & universities

Kubios HRV Scientific – The Reference Software for HRV Analysis

Whether for scientific HRV studies, ANS diagnostics, sports performance analysis, or stress monitoring – Kubios HRV Scientific offers the most comprehensive and validated solution for professional heart rate variability analysis.

Secure your Kubios HRV Scientific license now and analyze HRV data at a scientific level.