Portable Spectrometers

Portable spectrometers are engineered to identify gaseous compounds in real-time and on-site by separating molecules based on their mass and charge. This process eliminates the need for complicated equipment or transferring samples to central laboratories. The analysis is typically completed within 20-30 minutes. These devices wirelessly transmit mass spectrum data to the cloud or a nearby workstation, where healthcare professionals can review the information. They are capable of detecting both specific and non-specific gaseous compounds, facilitating the biological inference of disease signatures, confounding conditions, and alternative diagnoses. Additionally, they can be employed for the routine monitoring of gaseous compounds and their mixtures.

Portable spectrometers bring innovative sensing and processing techniques, such as Ion Mobility Spectrometry, that enable revolutionary programmable features. These can be used effortlessly and autonomously in various environments—including clinics, outdoor settings, buildings, human bodies, and plants—with minimal human intervention. They facilitate the in-situ analysis and mapping of a broad range of both targeted and untargeted chemical compounds associated with diseases. Consequently, portable spectrometers are poised for significant growth in identifying health risks, functioning both as standalone devices and as part of a network that communicates with other mobile devices.