How Smell Could Transform Robotics: The Next Frontier in Sensing
FEB 11, 202589 MIN
How Smell Could Transform Robotics: The Next Frontier in Sensing
FEB 11, 202589 MIN
Description
<p>Can robots smell? How could a sense of smell transform robotics and unlock entirely new applications? In this episode, I talk with Kordel France, Founder of Scentience.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>- How a sense of smell works and how it can be replicated in robots</p><p>- The challenges and breakthroughs in developing smell-based sensing technology</p><p>- The potential for smell to enable new startups and applications in robotics</p><p>You'll like this interview if you're interested in the future of robotics, sensing technologies, or how new innovations can create opportunities for startups.</p><p>TRANSCRIPT</p><p>- https://audrownashpodcast.com/posts/18-scentience/transcript</p><p>EPISODE LINKS</p><p>- Scentience Website: https://scentience.ai/</p><p>- Kordel France's X: https://x.com/kordelfrance</p><p>- Kordel France's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kordel-france-10349811b/</p><p>- Kordel France's Website: https://kordelfrance.ai/</p><p>TIMECODES</p><p>(0:00) Start</p><p>(1:22) Kordel France & Scentience Overview</p><p>(2:47) Smell’s Role in Robotics</p><p>(5:24) Smell Sensor Problem Solving</p><p>(8:52) Smell Identification Mechanisms</p><p>(15:09) Use Cases</p><p>(16:51) Near-Future Innovations</p><p>(25:10) Application Development</p><p>(29:48) Scent Technology Standardization</p><p>(33:03) Scent Recognition Dataset</p><p>(34:16) Industry vs. Academia</p><p>(37:00) Startup Landscape in Smell Robotics</p><p>(38:39) Smell Sensing API</p><p>(42:51) Sensor Integration</p><p>(50:00) Weather Data’s Impact on Smell Sensors</p><p>(56:43) Scaling With User Data</p><p>(1:02:11) Origins of Smell Technology Interest</p><p>(1:11:31) Adoption Strategies</p><p>(1:24:46) Future Predictions</p><p>(1:26:50) Key Takeaways</p><p>(1:29:05) Outro</p>