Artificial intelligence is changing our world at an unprecedented speed, and the innovation of olfactory technology is even more eye-catching. Osmo's recent breakthrough has achieved "odd transmission" - digitizing aroma and remote transmission, which not only expands the possibility of virtual reality, but also brings new dawn to the medical and health field. The core of this technology lies in AI-driven GC/MS data analysis and automated molecular printing technology, which enables accurate reproduction of complex odors. Let's explore this amazing technology and its unlimited potential together.
With the rapid development of modern technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually permeating all aspects of life. Recently, a digital olfactory company called Osmo announced that they have made a major breakthrough in "olfactory teleportation", where AI can achieve "television" of the olfactory sense without human hands or nose. The core of this technology is the use of gas chromatography mass spectrometer (GC/MS) to collect and analyze aroma data.
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Osmo collects the aroma from a location through sensors and then transmits the data to a specialized molecular printer that synthesizes and combines necessary chemicals to accurately reproduce the aroma. This technology previously required manual participation, but now Osmo has successfully achieved full automation, mapping processed aromas to its "principal Odor Map" through AI, a database that can predict specific molecular combinations and specific odors. relationship between.
Osmo CEO Alex Wiltschko said on social media that they have successfully digitized the aroma, and the first to achieve fully automatic printing is fresh summer plums. Wilkico shared that this scent experience made him very happy, and even carried it in his daily life to enhance his mood.
The addition of AI allows Osmo to process large amounts of aroma data more effectively, with significant improvements in the subtle components of complex odors and the reproduction of overall aromas. In addition, Osmo plans to use AI to design new fragrances to enrich the product line of the perfume industry.
The application prospects of "olfactory teleportation" are broad. Imagine that if you wear a virtual reality helmet, you can not only see the virtual environment, but also smell the fragrance, which will bring a new dimension to the virtual experience. Osmo also mentioned that the technology also has potential in health, which can help those who lose their sense of smell or use it as an auxiliary tool for diagnosing certain diseases.
Of course, the idea of sharing perfume with friends from afar may face the brand’s intellectual property issues, but passing a certain floral fragrance to the other party through this technology is obviously an expected experience. Although some people joked that using this technology to send "smell" may cause a small storm, the exploration of "smell teleportation" undoubtedly opens a new door for us.
Key points:
AI technology can achieve "olfactory transmission" to allow fragrance to be transmitted between different locations.
Osmo successfully reproduces the aroma through fully automated molecular printing technology, with the first realized aroma being summer plums.
Potential applications of this technology include virtual reality experiences and health treatments, with broad prospects.
Osmo's breakthrough in "olfactory transmission" technology indicates a new transformation in the future human-computer interaction methods, and its application scope will be far beyond our imagination. This technology will not only change the way we play, but it will also be more likely to bring revolutionary advances to healthcare and other areas. In the future, let’s wait and see how “smell teleportation” will further change our lives.