User Guide

irodori User Guide

A single page covering both the irodori device (how to use & specifications) and ANSWER Lite, the data management and analysis platform.

Part 1

irodori Device

How to operate the device, full product specifications and information about included accessories.

How to Use

Easy! How to use irodori

A simple workflow that anyone can use right away

On the device
  1. 01

    Power on

    Turn the device on and hold it over the target object.

  2. 02

    Start measurement

    Press the button to start measurement (about 2 seconds).

  3. 03

    Check the result

    View a simple result on the device screen.

Specifications

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of irodori

Overview
Name
irodori
Purpose
Compact device with optical sensing and wireless communication
Features
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth supportedReplaceable lithium-ion battery
Optical
Light source
405 nm UV LED5700 K White LED875 nm IR LED
Sensitivity
28.6 nW / cm²
Communication
Wi-Fi
2.4 GHz band (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
Bluetooth
Ver. 5.2 Low Energy (LE)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
49 (W) × 236 (H) × 56 (D) mm
Weight
Approx. 250 g
Power
Battery
18650B lithium-ion (replaceable, rechargeable)
Charging
Remove the battery and charge with the included dedicated charger

About the lithium-ion battery

Product code: 18650 lithium-ion battery (Good Goods authentic product).

  • PSE and CE (international safety) certified
  • Multi-stage protection against overcharge, over-discharge and over-current

About the charger

Product code: CHG-2A (Good Goods authentic product).

  • PSE certified
  • Charges two batteries simultaneously, supports fast charging
  • International voltage support — comfortable anywhere, anytime
Part 2

ANSWER Lite (Web App)

A dedicated platform to manage, visualize and AI-analyze hyperspectral data captured with irodori.

Open ANSWER Litelite.answer-app.com
About

What is ANSWER Lite?

A hyperspectral data platform built for irodori

ANSWER Lite is a web application that lets non-engineers manage, visualize and apply AI models to spectral data collected with the irodori sensor — for food, agriculture, research and manufacturing teams.

  • Data Management

    Upload CSVs directly. Organize with folders, tags and labels.

  • Visualize & Analyze

    Spectrum, comparison, PCA, ANOVA and reference views in seconds.

  • AI Models

    Apply trained models for classification and quality prediction in one click.

  • Multi-language

    Japanese / English supported — switch from the globe icon in the header.

Quick Start

Get started in 3 steps

Sign in → upload data → analyze. That's all you need to begin.

  1. 01

    Sign in

    Open lite.answer-app.com and sign in with the email and password issued to you.

  2. 02

    Add data

    From the "Data" sidebar item, upload CSVs directly or import from your irodori device.

  3. 03

    Visualize & analyze

    Select your data and open "Analysis" — view spectra, run PCA and apply AI models seamlessly.

Screens

Screen-by-screen guide

Walk through every page with the actual UI.

  1. 01Login

    Login

    Open lite.answer-app.com and sign in with your email (or username) and password.

    • "Stay signed in" simplifies repeat access
    • Reset your password from the link on this screen
    • New accounts are issued by your administrator
    ANSWER Lite login screen
  2. 02Dashboard

    Dashboard

    Your starting point after signing in. See total data count, active AI models and irodori connection at a glance.

    • Three summary cards: Total Data, Active AI Models, Connection
    • Recent activity (folder operations) shown chronologically
    • In-app notifications for announcements and new features
    ANSWER Lite dashboard
  3. 03Data

    Data Management

    Organize hyperspectral measurements from irodori using folders, tags and labels.

    • New Folder / CSV upload / Add to folder for flexible categorization
    • Filter by device, target or label — search updates in real time
    • Send selected data straight to Analysis, or export as CSV
    ANSWER Lite data management
  4. 04Analysis

    Analysis & Visualization

    Visualize and analyze irodori's 18-band spectral data — no code required.

    • Normal Analysis: switch between Spectrum / Compare / PCA / ANOVA / Reference
    • Advanced Analysis: box plot, clustering, differential and detailed PCA
    • Export results as CSV / PNG / PDF
    ANSWER Lite analysis screen
  5. 05Dataset

    Dataset Creation

    Build a dataset for AI model training in three steps.

    • Step 1: Pick training samples from your uploaded data
    • Step 2: Set the train / validation split with a slider
    • Step 3: Review and save — your dataset is ready for model training
    ANSWER Lite dataset creation
  6. 06AI Model

    AI Model Use

    Use trained AI models to classify spectra and predict quality indicators.

    • Switch between "Common" and "User-only" models
    • Pick from running models that match your use case
    • Select model → apply data → review results in one flow
    ANSWER Lite AI model use
  7. 07Feedback

    Feedback

    Send impressions, bug reports and feature requests directly to the team.

    • Enter name, title and message, then submit
    • The team triages by priority and impact
    • Feature requests are considered for upcoming releases; critical bugs are addressed quickly
    ANSWER Lite feedback screen
  8. 08Settings

    Settings

    Manage account, plan, security and device settings in one place.

    • Profile: account name, username and email
    • Plan & Billing: review your subscription
    • Security: change password / two-factor authentication
    • Device: check connected irodori units
    ANSWER Lite settings
Notes

Things to know

A few pointers for safe and smooth use.

  • Account handling

    Issue an account per member and never share credentials. Notify your administrator at offboarding.

  • Recommended browsers

    Latest Google Chrome / Microsoft Edge / Safari. Older browsers may render incorrectly.

  • Versioning

    The current version is shown in the footer. New features are announced from the dashboard.