- Ainos (NASDAQ:AIMD) and ugo launch AI Nose-enabled robots in seven Japanese industrial sites.
- The AI Nose technology shows notable accuracy, ranging from 80% to over 90% across various sectors.
- The global electronic nose market is projected to grow to $76.45 billion by 2032.
Ainos, Inc. (AIMD, Financial), in collaboration with Japanese robotics company ugo, Inc., has launched a pilot program featuring the first AI Nose-enabled service robots. This innovative deployment spans seven sites in Japan's industrial sector, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, facility management, energy operations, power substations, and water treatment plants. The initiative represents a significant advancement in robotic perception technology by integrating olfactory sensing with existing AI capabilities.
The deployment is a critical validation of Ainos' proprietary AI Nose technology, which has demonstrated impressive accuracy rates: 80% across 22 industrial scent types in semiconductor facilities, 85% accuracy in hygiene-focused senior care, and over 90% accuracy in food and beverage testing. This technology converts scents into Smell ID, enabling intelligent sensing in various applications and is a key component of Ainos' SmellTech-as-a-Service model targeted for a global rollout in 2026.
Ainos plans to deploy approximately 1,400 AI Nose units with ASE, aiming to expand to about 5,000 units in Phase 1 of their roadmap. The company is strategically positioning itself to leverage the projected growth of the global electronic nose market, expected to increase from $29.79 billion in 2025 to $76.45 billion by 2032, with Japan serving as a crucial launchpad due to its status as the second-largest market for robot deployments.
This initiative not only highlights Ainos' execution capabilities but also aligns with its broader strategy to redefine artificial intelligence applications in the industrial sector. By introducing a new sensory dimension through AI and robotics, Ainos aims to enhance predictive maintenance, environmental monitoring, and quality control across high-value industries.
