Osmo has pioneered ‘scent teleportation,’ allowing for the analysis and reproduction of scents using AI without human aid. By employing sensors and specialized molecular printers, the company can replicate aromas accurately based on data processed by its Principal Odor Map. The technology holds potential in various industries, including virtual reality experiences and health therapies for conditions like anosmia. However, ethical concerns may arise regarding the replication of proprietary fragrances.
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Osmo a révolutionné la ‘téléportation d’odeur,’ permettant d’analyser et de reproduire des senteurs à l’aide de l’IA sans intervention humaine. En utilisant des capteurs et des imprimantes moléculaires spécialisées, l’entreprise peut reproduire des arômes avec précision à partir des données traitées par sa carte odorante principale. La technologie présente un potentiel dans divers secteurs, y compris les expériences de réalité virtuelle et les thérapies sanitaires pour des conditions comme l’anosmie. Cependant, des inquiétudes éthiques pourraient surgir concernant la reproduction de parfums propriétaires.
Aren’t you curious how your outfit looks when trying something new? Now, picture doing the same when it comes to fragrances. Thanks to an innovation known as ‘Scent Teleportation,’ artificial intelligence (AI) could soon make this a reality. Osmo, a leader in ‘digital olfaction,’ has accomplished the remarkable feat of utilizing AI to analyze a fragrance in one setting and replicate it elsewhere without needing human assistance.
The process of scent teleportation relies on sensors that gather and assess a fragrance using a Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS). This information is then sent to a specialized molecular printer capable of synthesizing and combining the necessary chemicals to perfectly recreate the scent. Previously, Osmo required human involvement at every stage of the teleportation process, but that’s no longer the case.
Osmo has now effectively employed AI to map the analyzed scent onto its Principal Odor Map (POM), a database that predicts how specific molecular combinations relate to distinct smells. AI models can subsequently convey the molecular profile of the fragrance to a robotic system, which creates and mixes a duplicate aroma. The video demonstration from Osmo CEO Alex Wiltschko illustrates how this innovative technology operates.
Smells like AI
‘We really did it. We transformed scent into a digital format. A fresh summer plum has been the first fruit and fragrance to be completely digitized and printed without any human input. It smells fantastic. It’s hard to grasp the significance of what we’ve achieved. Yet, it feels like, as we reach this milestone, we are instantly embarking on a new journey,’ said Wiltschko in a post on X. ‘I must admit, I often carry the plum scent with me and enjoy its fragrance constantly. It brings me joy.’
By leveraging AI, Osmo can process vast amounts of scent-related data more effectively, increasing precision and enhancing the process even for the most delicate odor compounds. The company claims to host the largest AI-compatible scent database, aiding in training the AI to understand and replicate fragrances. Scent teleportation is just one of Osmo’s AI initiatives; the firm has also utilized AI to create entirely new fragrances for the perfume industry.
Inhale the future
Although it may seem like an unconventional application of AI, scent teleportation holds great potential for various industries. Picture donning a VR headset that not only allows you to see a virtual environment but also lets you experience its scent. While this may not suit every game, attending a VR cooking show could be immensely enhanced with the addition of olfactory elements. Moreover, Osmo highlights the potential healthcare applications of scent recreation, including therapies for anosmia (the loss of smell) and diagnosing conditions that manifest through changes in olfactory perception.
Regarding sharing perfumes to solicit a friend’s feedback from afar, companies might not approve of you duplicating their exclusive fragrances. However, you could certainly enrich a romantic gesture by sending a picture of a flower that the recipient can actually smell. Nonetheless, some popular suggestions on using AI-enhanced scent teleportation may leave you feeling less enthusiastic about the concept.
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N’avez-vous jamais voulu savoir comment vous paraîtraient vos nouveaux vêtements ? Imaginez faire la même chose pour les parfums. Grâce à une innovation dénommée ‘téléportation des odeurs’, l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pourrait bientôt rendre cela possible. Osmo, spécialiste en ‘olfaction numérique’, a réussi à utiliser l’IA pour analyser un parfum dans un lieu et le reproduire ailleurs sans intervention humaine.
Le processus de téléportation des odeurs s’appuie sur des capteurs qui recueillent et évaluent un parfum à l’aide d’un spectromètre de masse chromatographique (GC/MS). Ces informations sont ensuite transmises à une imprimante moléculaire spécialisée capable de synthétiser et de combiner les produits chimiques nécessaires pour recréer parfaitement le parfum. Auparavant, Osmo nécessitait l’intervention humaine à chaque étape du processus, mais ce n’est plus le cas.
Osmo a maintenant efficacement utilisé l’IA pour cartographier le parfum analysé sur sa carte principale des odeurs (POM), une base de données qui prévoit comment des combinaisons moléculaires spécifiques se rapportent à des odeurs particulières. Les modèles d’IA peuvent ensuite transmettre le profil moléculaire du parfum à un système robotique qui crée et mélange un duplicata de l’arôme. La démonstration vidéo du PDG d’Osmo, Alex Wiltschko, illustre comment fonctionne cette technologie innovante.
Ça sent l’IA
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