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They create an 'electronic nose' capable of transmitting odors over long distances and which opens up new avenues for the loss of smell
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They create an 'electronic nose' capable of transmitting odors over long distances and which opens up new avenues for the loss of smell

An international research team has developed a device called Scentronic, which captures scents and transmits them remotely to users via wearable interfaces such as bracelets or necklaces. The technology was detailed in the journal Science Advances and involves collaboration between experts from Ohio State University in the United States and the Zhejiang Laboratory in China. The system uses machine learning to recognize chemical compounds associated with five specific odors: orange, coffee, cake, wine, and beer. In trials involving 16 volunteers, participants successfully distinguished individual scents in approximately 73% of cases and identified combinations of two scents with over 71% accuracy. The researchers further integrated this olfactory interface with a digital taste simulator, achieving 100% accuracy in identifying combined flavor profiles during testing.

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La Vanguardia logoLa VanguardiaIndependentCenterFactual 95Objective 9818 hr. ago
"Smell it later": They create the first device capable of transmitting odors between people at a distance

Researchers at Ohio State University have developed the first wireless platform capable of digitizing and transmitting smells between people in real time. The system uses an electronic nose equipped with six metal oxide sensors to detect volatile organic compounds, creating unique electrical fingerprints for different scents. Machine learning algorithms analyze these signals to identify specific odors, achieving 100 percent accuracy in laboratory tests using samples like beer, coffee, and wine. Once identified, the scent data is sent via the internet to a wearable receiver called Scentronic, which uses an atomizer to release liquid fragrance into the air. The device has a response time of approximately 65 milliseconds, allowing users to experience remote smells almost instantaneously through wristbands or pendants.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a scientific breakthrough in human-machine interface technology. It focuses entirely on the technical specifications, testing results, and functionality of the new device. There is no discussion of political implications, regulatory debates, or societal controversies relatedto

Why factuality (95): The article accurately reflects the scientific consensus regarding the recent breakthrough by researchers at The Ohio State University published in Science Advances. It correctly identifies the core components: the MOSFET-based sensor array, the machine learning algorithm (k-NN) used for classificat

Why objectivity (98): The tone is informative and neutral, typical of science reporting. While the headline uses a colloquial Spanish phrase ('Huélelo luego' - Sniff it later), the body text remains objective, describing the technical mechanisms and results without injecting personal opinion, hype, or bias. It presents t

20minutos logo20minutosIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
They create an 'electronic nose' capable of transmitting odors over long distances and which opens up new avenues for the loss of smell

An international research team has developed a device called Scentronic, which captures scents and transmits them remotely to users via wearable interfaces such as bracelets or necklaces. The technology was detailed in the journal Science Advances and involves collaboration between experts from Ohio State University in the United States and the Zhejiang Laboratory in China. The system uses machine learning to recognize chemical compounds associated with five specific odors: orange, coffee, cake, wine, and beer. In trials involving 16 volunteers, participants successfully distinguished individual scents in approximately 73% of cases and identified combinations of two scents with over 71% accuracy. The researchers further integrated this olfactory interface with a digital taste simulator, achieving 100% accuracy in identifying combined flavor profiles during testing.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a scientific breakthrough regarding sensory technology. There are no political actors, policies, or contested social issues involved. The tone is purely informational and descriptive of the technical capabilities and experimental results of the device.

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