Developed by the Israelian company, Consumer Physics, the "SCiO" detector displays the composition of a foodstuff, plant, liquid or any element surrounding us. Integrating a spectrometer, it analyses the different molecules contained in the scanned object, without needing contact with it. The information collected is then transferred to the data base and sent back via the mobile application where the user receives it after analysis.
The reader is capable of calculating nutritional values (level of carbohydrates, lipids, calories...) of a foodstuff, even through transparent packaging. Similarly, it tells you if a fruit is ripe or which one has the highest sugar content on a supermarket shelf. It authenticates medicines by accessing their files and details the specificities of a plant met along your way. The system also works with liquids and various materials. The application linked to "SCiO" aims to be an evolving database, offering users the possibility of adding the analysed object's spectrum and identifying it. The company also invites developers to create new applications for different sectors. The project presents other examples for uses such as the calculation of a person or animal's dehydration level.
Whilst the device is already operational, the company launched a fundraising collection on Kickstarter - the objective was reached with more than 1.85 million dollars collected 23 days before the collection expiry date. Available for pre-order until 15 June at 149 dollars on the Kickstarter crowdfunding site, the first devices will be delivered next August. The company also provides a document retracing the history of spectrometry on its website.
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