Nigerian Inventor Creates Computer That Can Smell Explosives and Cancer Cells

Nigerian inventor Oshiorenoya Agabi has designed and developed a computer that can identify the smell of explosives and cancer cells through a combination of neurons and silicon. The Nigerian neuroscientist, who is based in Silicon Valley, unveiled his incredible invention at the TEDGlobal conference in Tanzania this week.

Agabi’s neurotechnology startup Koniku has developed the modem-sized artificial intelligence device that uses a combination of mice neurons and circuitry to detect and recognize smells, such as explosives for use in bomb detection, according to BizCommunity. Applications for this kind of revolutionary technology include airport security, bomb squad operations and bomb disposal activities in war-torn countries.

In addition, numerous medical breakthroughs could be possible, as the device could also be used to detect illness by sensing markers of a disease in the air molecules that a patient gives off, according to ITNewsAfrica. Being able to smell and detect cancer cells at an early stage could lead to huge gains in early detection and treatment of such diseases...