Machine olfaction
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Machine olfaction is the automated simulation of the sense of smell. This technology is still in the early stages of development, but it promises many applications, such as:
- quality control in food processing
- detection and diagnosis in medicine
- detection of drugs, explosives and dangerous or illegal substances
See also
External links
- T. C. Pearce, S. S. Schiffman, H. T. Nagle, J. W. Gardner (editors), Handbook of Machine Olfaction: Electronic Nose Technology, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2002. In PDF at: [1]