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Uno strumento di diagnostica olfattiva per la Covid-19
Non esiste attualmente un metodo efficace per lo screening in fase iniziale della Covid-19 per prevenire la diffusione del virus. I metodi esistenti basati sulla PCR sono costosi, richiedono molto tempo e devono essere eseguiti da professionisti in laboratori specializzati. Per affrontare questo problema, il progetto NanoScent COVID-19, finanziato dall’UE, propone di utilizzare sensori proprietari basati su nanotecnologia in grado di rilevare composti organici volatili (COV). Questa brevettata tecnologia di riconoscimento degli odori supererà le difficoltà tecniche nel rilevamento dei COV e, combinata con algoritmi di apprendimento automatico, dovrebbe generare una soluzione robusta per la diagnosi decentrata rapida e in tempo reale di Covid-19.
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The NanoScent core technology is based on proprietary and patent-protected nano sensors coupled with machine learning algorithms. At the heart of the solution is the ability of sensing and recognizing scents. Combining novel chemical nano sensors with advanced machine learning techniques, NanoScent technology tackles the challenging tasks of VOCs detection faced by the industry, organizations, authorities and individuals. NanoScent scent recognition system consists of low-cost, easy-to-use, fast-responding, high-sensitive Chemiresistor Sensors; Scent Recorder; and Scent Recognition Software. There is no effective method for early stage screening COVID-19, for the purpose of effective virus spread prevention. For example, gold standard -PCR method has €100s cost, intended for use by professionals at qualified laboratories, and has 1-2 days result delivery time, in contrast real-time and low-cost thermometer method has very low sensitivity and specificity, meaning that many people infected in COVID-19 may not be identified on time and immediately be isolated from healthy people. We truly believe that our technology could serve to help in the global effort of effective prevention of the spread of viruses. We are already commercializing our application for different industries. The COVID-19 and a long list of potential clients contacting us for a solution made us prioritize the detection of COVID-19. Founded in 2017 by two experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, NanoScent Ltd. is developing a scent recognition technology for the aims of people safety, personal wellbeing, environmental protection and energy efficiency. NanoScent offers a system to visualize scent – scientifically referred to as a mixture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), in order to let industry, organizations, authorities and individuals make better decisions based on a new set of ‘eyes’ on everyday processes with an aim to protect the community from dangerous compounds.
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H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020-3
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SME - SME instrumentCoordinatore
2012700 MISGAV
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