GRENOBLE, France

Aryballe (www.aryballe.com), the pioneer in digital olfaction, today announced a new high-volume, low-cost universal odor sensor, capable of detecting any odor in near real-time. Built on a silicon photonics platform, Aryballe’s new sensor is ideal for the automotive and consumer appliances industries due to its miniature enabling companies to develop innovative solutions for new consumer application challenges.

Featuring the same sensitivity as Aryballe’s NeOse Pro, the new sensor device is smaller than a paperclip in size, more durable, and can be integrated more easily into existing smart sensor networks. This is especially important for companies developing smart home appliances as consumers more frequently demand a more seamless experience in the smart home.

The automotive industry is also experiencing a fundamental shift as the shared economy trend continues to gain momentum, and all aspects of consumer interaction and experience with cars have become important. Integrating Aryballe’s new sensor device into vehicles will enable fleet providers and vehicle manufacturers to continuously assess the impact of smell in a car to prevent a negative customer experience.