This company develops artificial olfaction technology using semiconducting carbon nanotube chips for molecular-level gas detection. Their smell.iX16 chip offers high selectivity, low energy consumption, and a small form factor for integration into various devices. This technology enables advanced sensing capabilities across safety, healthcare, agriculture, and robotics applications.
Funding
$2.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Existing gas detection methods often lack the sensitivity and portability required for real-time monitoring in diverse environments. Many sensors struggle to differentiate between complex mixtures of gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hindering accurate identification and analysis. High power consumption and large form factors limit the integration of gas sensors into mobile and IoT devices.
Solution
SmartNanotubes Technologies provides a multi-channel gas detector chip, the Smell iX16, that utilizes nanomaterials to achieve high sensitivity and low power consumption for detecting gases, odors, and VOCs. The core technology mimics the function of a biological olfactory system, enabling the detection and differentiation of complex gas mixtures. The company offers a range of products, including the Smell Inspector developer kit, the Smell Annotator AI-based software, and the Smell Board plugin module, facilitating integration into various appliances and systems. This technology enables real-time smell recognition for applications in safety, healthcare, food & agriculture, and robotics.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes companies working on smart smell-related systems, researchers in artificial olfaction, and developers of IoT devices requiring gas detection capabilities.
Features
- Multi-channel gas detector chip (Smell iX16) with fine-tuned nanomaterials for enhanced sensitivity and selectivity.
- Low power consumption (0.000001 W) and compact form factor (23 x 12 mm) for integration into portable devices.
- Smell Board plugin module with on-board AI-based software and standard electronic interfaces (UART, I2C) for easy integration.
- Smell Inspector developer kit for viewing, annotating, and analyzing smell measurements.
- Smell Annotator software for real-time smell recognition and analysis on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms.
- Detects multiple gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- Operates in a temperature range of -20°C to +70°C.