Sensor Development
Researchers from the UK's University of Cambridge, in collaboration with the emerging Chinese company GlitterinTech, have developed a small, low-cost optical sensor aimed at creating wearable devices to monitor health indicators such as glucose levels without skin pricks.
Mechanism and Accuracy
The sensor relies on spectroscopy technology to analyze light properties and detect chemical composition. It operates using near-infrared light and collects data in less than a second using a mathematical method known as "convolution theory" to reduce computational complexities.
Experimental Results
Tests showed the device's ability to classify samples of plastic, medicines, and coffee with 100 percent accuracy, and measure material concentrations with approximately 0.01 percent precision. It also demonstrated the ability to track glucose levels without surgical intervention, although researchers confirmed it is not yet ready for routine medical use.
Future Applications
The team noted the sensor's ability to operate in temperatures ranging from 20 degrees below zero to 80 degrees Celsius, enhancing its potential for wearable devices. Researchers hope to make spectroscopic devices smaller and less expensive to expand their use in health, industry, and the environment.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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