9-Feb-2023: Israel’s Sniffing Robot with Locust Antennae

Scientists in Israel developed a sniffing robot

• Equipped with a biological sensor that uses the antennae of locusts. Locusts smell with their antennae and have an acute sense of smell.
• More sensitive than existing electronic sniffers.
• Helpful in advance disease diagnosis and better security checks.
• Insect’s antenna is placed between two electrodes on the robot
  • Electrodes send electrical signals in response to a nearby odour.
  • Robot can identify different scents with machine learning.

Sniffing Robot is a robot equipped with sensors that can detect and analyze odors. These robots are designed to mimic the sense of smell of animals, such as dogs or insects, and can detect and identify different types of smells. Sniffing robots are used in various fields, including healthcare, security, and environmental monitoring. They are particularly useful in applications where traditional electronic sensors cannot detect or distinguish between different odors.