Anyone who wants to do a corona test “quickly” still has to wait at least 15 minutes for the result. However, soon the virus could be carried out in a different, time and material-saving way.
And with one device developed by NASA, that can detect an infection within a few seconds.
“Sniff out” the virus
“E-Nose” is the name of the invention that can do what specially trained dogs are already doing on various occasions: sniff out the virus.
The cylindrical device is equipped with highly sensitive sensors that can imitate the human nose. The test measures gases that are produced in a person’s breath when infected with the coronavirus.
And this is how it works: Blow into the «E-Nose» and wait briefly until the air you breathe is analyzed. The result is sent directly to the smartphone via Bluetooth.
Large-scale field test in planning
NASA is currently working on fine-tuning. However, she is confident, because the detection of the coronavirus works so far reliably.
The digital test method is to be carried out in a large-scale field test shortly. If this runs smoothly, the “sniff test” could soon be used.
The “e-Nose” is particularly suitable for events with a large number of visitors, because: The test could be carried out quickly and efficiently under supervision directly at the entrance. (une)
Published: May 3rd, 2021, 10:58 p.m.
Last updated: May 3, 2021, 10:58 pm