- Ainos (AIMD, Financial) and ugo have achieved the world's first installation of a functional smell module in a humanoid robot, completed on April 9, 2025.
- The AI Nose technology uses gas sensor arrays and AI algorithms to digitize and identify scents, expanding robotic capabilities.
- Real-world testing in commercial buildings and public spaces is expected to begin in 2-4 weeks, enhancing applications in safety monitoring, healthcare, and consumer markets.
Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIMD) has reached a significant milestone in robotics by successfully installing its proprietary AI Nose olfaction module on a humanoid robot developed by ugo, Inc., a leading service robotics company in Japan. This installation, completed on April 9, 2025, marks the world's first robot with a functional sense of smell, integrating a sensory capability traditionally associated with living organisms.
The AI Nose system incorporates high-precision gas sensor arrays, real-time signal processing, and advanced AI algorithms to convert volatile organic compounds into "Smell IDs". This technology allows robots to detect and identify odors and environmental conditions akin to human olfaction. The successful embedding of this system within ugo's commercial-grade robot platform signifies a groundbreaking advancement in sensory AI technology.
Following the installation, Ainos and ugo are set to proceed with software integration and real-world training, a process anticipated to conclude within 2-4 weeks. The subsequent phase involves putting the olfaction-enabled robots through deployment tests in commercial buildings and public spaces, with a focus on applications such as odor detection, safety alerts, and data collection for AI model training.
Potential applications of this technological breakthrough include smart manufacturing for detecting gas leaks and chemical anomalies, workplace safety monitoring, healthcare and elderly care surveillance, and consumer applications such as smart homes and food freshness detection.
Ainos' partnership with ugo not only promises to revolutionize the field of robotics but also positions the company as a pioneer in the untapped sensory AI segment. This strategic collaboration could expand Ainos' market opportunities across various high-value sectors, reinforcing its role as a leader in AI-powered scent digitization.
