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Request for Sensor Labeling Check in Child-Customized MEG System

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Description

Description of the problem

I appreciate the MNE-Python team for developing the "mne.io.read_raw_kit" function tailored for the child-customized MEG system in Kanazawa, Japan.

One issue we have noticed is that the sensor labelling identifies them as Magnetometers, whereas the child-customized MEG system actually employs Gradiometers.
I am curious whether this sensor type might impact further analysis.
Could we consider updating the sensor labelling from Magnetometers to Gradiometers?

Steps to reproduce
Sensor labelling from Magnetometers and Gradiometers for the Child-customised MEG.
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Expected results

sensor label as gradiometer.

Actual results

sensor label as magnetometer.

Additional information

mne.io.read_raw_kit

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Research direction

Start by reading the mne.io.read_raw_kit entry point and checking how sensor labels are assigned for the child-customized MEG system. Confirm the reported hardware type and determine how the labeling can be verified; done means the system's sensors are reported as gradiometers and relevant tests pass.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
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Newbie friendliness
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