Nigerian scientists invented olfactory computer chip is expected to bid farewell to cumbersome security check [full text]

Recent trends in science and technology In the United States, Europe, and Australia, airports have all upgraded their security screening levels. In addition to the more stringent security screening procedures, they have also added procedures such as whole body scanning and electronic product inspections. This has caused the airport to wait during peak hours. Passengers in long queues for security inspections are likely to miss the opportunity if they do not allow enough time. Is there any security equipment that allows us to pass security inspections quickly and well?

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, scientists are working hard to make machines more like our brains and able to learn and understand the surrounding environment. Recently, Nigerian neuroscientist Agabi invented an olfactory computer chip, which is expected to solve the dilemma of travel: how to make the air travel that should be enjoyable farewell to the cumbersome security inspection.

The graceful journey is very exciting, but the long and crowded queuing security process often disturbs the elegance of the holiday. If you do not have to wait in line for security, how can you rely on a special device capable of sniffing dangerous objects to work quietly in the background? ?

According to foreign media reports, neuroscientist Agabi invented the world's first special neurotechnical device that can quietly sniff out dangerous substances. This device was developed by his Silicon Valley startup company Konikat, and in TED last week in Tanzania. Published at the global conference.

The field of artificial intelligence is frantically developing machines that can imitate the brain, or just like what Dr. Musk calls brain-machine interface research. Agabi discovered a way to fuse neurons that are cultivated in the laboratory with electronic circuits. The 38-year-old said that while many people are trying to solve the limited processing capacity of silicon, he has turned his attention to "the world's most powerful processor ever."

He said that to simulate the energy of 204 brain neurons requires a supercomputer. "Instead of copying a neuron, why not just use this biological cell as its own?" The idea is radical, but the results are incredible, he said.

Therefore, he worked with a group of geneticists, physicists, bioengineers, molecular biologists, and researchers to solve this problem and focus on solving problems that are particularly difficult for silicon devices. This includes the detection of volatile chemicals and dangerous substances, and even the prevention of diseases such as cancer.

Agabi said that Koniku Kore's equipment is "the world's No. 1" and can be the first in the world, mainly through breathing and sniffing the air. He said major brands, including tourism, have signed up. It is reported that the start-up's current income is 8 million US dollars (7 million euros) and is expected to jump to 30 million US dollars in 2018. One of the major challenges is to find a way to maintain the activity of neurons. This is the secret that Agabi does not want to make public.

With the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence technology, scientists are working hard to make machines more like our brains and able to learn and understand the surrounding environment: this is a terrible prospect for many people.

Musk has repeatedly warned that artificial intelligence will eliminate the danger of human beings. He is developing a new project to implant "neural network" brain-computer interface technology. However, Agabi believes that the future of artificial intelligence lies in making machines more dynamic. He believes that his company can establish a human-like cognitive system based on synthetic living neurons in the next 5 to 7 years. "This is not science fiction," he told foreign media. "We want to build a brain with biological neurons — an autonomous system with intelligence. We don't want to build a real human brain."

Agabi spoke at the opening ceremony of the four-day TED Global Conference. It is reported that the annual TED Global Conference is held in Africa. This is the first time in ten years that this event has been held in Africa.

The original title has a smelly computer chip, or can bid farewell to cumbersome aviation security