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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Ainos AI Nose Improves Accuracy in Hygiene Monitoring To 85% from 80%
Accelerating Toward Commercial Rollout as AI Nose Solves Critical Gaps in Elder Care SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2025 / Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMD)(NASDAQ:AIMDW) ('Ainos'), a leader in AI-powered scent digitization, announced today that its proprietary AI Nose platform achieved approximately 85% accuracy in detecting excretion odors data, an improvement from 80% previously, based on collected from 254 participant instances in Japan and Taiwan, resulting in 2119 valid entries for subsequent statistical evaluation. The milestone validates AI Nose as a deploy able solution for non-contact hygiene monitoring in long-term care (LTC) and positions Ainos to lead the emerging SmellTech category. SmellTech for Digitized, AI-Powered Long-term Care AI Nose digitizes scent into Smell IDs using MEMS gas sensors and proprietary AI models harnessing 13 years of scent data across healthcare and industrial use-cases. Its compact, embedded-ready design enables seamless integration into portable devices, ambient monitors, or robotic platforms. Ainos is aiming to address the aging population by aligning with government efforts to digitize aging care and reduce institutional burden. Ainos targets high-impact use cases in long-term care for seniors, including: Japan and Taiwan Face Alarming Demographic Pressure Japan and Taiwan are doubling down on robotic and AI-assisted care through initiatives like Society 5.0, Healthcare DX, and Taiwan's Long-Term Care 2.0. Ainos' AI Nose aims to support these national priorities by delivering precision, automation, and labor cost relief. Commercial Rollout Timeline Ainos is also partnering with Japan's leading service robotics company to embed AI Nose into autonomous robots, bringing olfaction into smart care infrastructure for the first time. SmellTech: A $76.5B Opportunity by 2032 Ainos is pioneering SmellTech as a new category of machine perception. The global electronic nose market is forecast to grow from $29.8B in 2025 to $76.5B by 2032, at a 14.4% CAGR, with growing use in healthcare. With solid validation, real-world deployment in progress, and deep IP, Ainos is positioned to capture first-mover advantage in this rapidly scaling sector. Human-Centric Vision and Corporate Responsibility 'I believe AI Nose is a new sensory layer for healthcare,' said Chun-Hsien (Eddy) Tsai, Chairman, President and CEO of Ainos. 'We design this platform to meet real human needs: protecting dignity, reducing labor pressure, and enabling smarter aging care. With Japan and Taiwan both facing demographic cliffs, this milestone proves that smell-driven automation can be a game-changer.' While Ainos pursues innovation and commercialization, the development of its bio-inspired electronic nose technology is fundamentally guided by a humanitarian mission. The company is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly, alleviating long-term societal care burdens, and promoting dignity and harmony within caregiving environments and families. 'We may be a technology company, but our purpose is deeply human,' said Tsai. 'AI Nose represents more than a breakthrough in digital scent-it's Ainos' promise to confront the aging crisis with compassion and to protect the dignity of those we love.' About Ainos, Inc. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Ainos, Inc. develops disruptive medical and healthcare solutions based on its proprietary AI Nose and VELDONA® technologies. The name 'Ainos' combines 'AI' and 'Nose' to signify the Company's commitment to enabling AI with the ability to smell and individuals to live healthier. The Company's clinical-stage product pipeline includes AI-driven, telehealth-friendly POCT solutions powered by AI Nose, VELDONA® human and animal oral therapeutics, and human orphan drugs. To learn more, visit Follow Ainos on X, formerly known as Twitter, ( @AinosInc ) and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current assumptions and expectations of future events and trends, which affect or may affect the Company's business, strategy, operations or financial performance, and actual results and other events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements due to numerous risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results, developments, business decisions or other events to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements in this press release. These factors include, among other things, our expectation that we will incur net losses for the foreseeable future; our ability to become profitable; our ability to raise additional capital to continue our product development; our ability to accurately predict our future operating results; our ability to advance our current or future product candidates through clinical trials, obtain marketing approval and ultimately commercialize any product candidates we develop; the ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of our product candidates; delays in completing the development and commercialization of our current and future product candidates; developing and commercializing additional products, including diagnostic testing devices; our ability to compete in the marketplace; compliance with applicable laws, regulations and tariffs, and factors described in the Risk Factors section of our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events and developments or otherwise. Contact Information Feifei Shen [email protected] SOURCE: Ainos, Inc. press release
Sharjah 24
22-04-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
UOS champions research-driven education at QS Middle East 2025
Organised by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a global leader in university rankings and educational consulting, the summit convened international higher education leaders to discuss the evolving role of universities in shaping the future of Society 5.0. Discussions emphasised the critical role universities play in fostering inclusive growth, cultivating critical thinking, and bridging skill gaps while ensuring humanity remains at the heart of technological and industrial advancement. Keynote address on university excellence Prof. Al Naimiy delivered his keynote speech during the opening forum, "Leading with Distinction: University Excellence for the Future," where he joined fellow university presidents and regional education leaders to explore how universities can champion comprehensive development, nurture critical thinking skills, build knowledge-based economies, and advance sustainable academic and research practices. Speakers also addressed the ethical responsibility of universities to ensure human values remain central to technological and industrial progress. Strategic vision and academic offerings Prof. Al Naimiy presented Sharjah University's key initiatives and practices outlined in its 2025-2030 strategy. These initiatives aim to achieve excellence across all facets of university operations through integrating scientific research and education, continuously adapting to digital transformations and technological advancements. He announced that the University will offer approximately 150 academic programs starting in September, including master's and doctoral degrees, with graduate programs comprising over 60% of the offerings. All programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education, and 80% have secured international academic accreditation. Adapting to Generation Z learners The Chancellor emphasised the importance of keeping pace with the changing behaviors and expectations of students, particularly those from Generation Z. He noted that the University has established the Institute of Leadership in Higher Education to train faculty members in developing teaching methods tailored to the mindset of this digitally savvy generation, which demonstrates a unique engagement with modern learning tools and methods. Community engagement and industry partnerships Turning to the University's engagement with the community and industry, Prof. Al Naimiy highlighted University of Sharjah's experience in involving graduate students, especially working professionals, in applied research that addresses real-world challenges faced by their organisations. He stated that the University is actively building partnerships with the industrial and governmental sectors, fostering impactful research projects, and enhancing the University's role as a hub for knowledge generation that is aligned with the specific needs of the community. A Quadruple Helix approach to sustainable development In closing, Prof. Al Naimiy affirmed that the University of Sharjah embraces a comprehensive Quadruple Helix approach, fostering collaboration between academia, industry, society, and government, thereby solidifying its position as a leading educational institution that actively contributes to building a sustainable future. QS Summit: A platform for global academic dialogue The QS Summit is a prominent global platform that brings together university leaders, policymakers, and researchers to discuss the future of higher education. This year's edition focused on "Reshaping the Future of Universities in the Era of Society 5.0," emphasising the integration of technological innovation with human needs in shaping the future of communities. The event featured open discussions and workshops addressing topics such as digital transformation in higher education, academic leadership in a changing environment, the future of employment and workforce skills, and international partnerships in research and innovation.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AI pilot zones can lead tech revolution
BEIJING, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Artificial intelligence has triggered what many say is a revolution in technology and industry, prompting countries worldwide to capitalize on the market momentum by establishing AI pilot zones in order to make breakthrough innovations. With the increase in generative AI adoption, the AI market has been flourishing through inclusive growth and disruptive models. In such circumstances, global collaboration is essential to unlock the AI era's dividends. The United States is fostering research-industry synergy and China is pioneering large-scale commercialization, while the United Kingdom is pursuing strategic integration, and Japan is advancing its Society 5.0 program. These efforts have already made significant achievements, showcasing the vitality and competitiveness of AI innovation worldwide. The US is trying to harness a seamless synergy of innovation and application by establishing AI pilot zones in global hubs such as Silicon Valley and Boston. More than 20 AI research centers, led by institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University, are fostering collaboration among government, industry and the academia. Focusing on autonomous driving, smart healthcare and AI chips, they are trying to achieve cross-disciplinary breakthroughs, accelerating technology transfer from labs to market and boosting AI-driven industrial development. China has designated major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Chengdu, as front-runners in AI commercialization since launching its National AI Innovation Pilot Zone initiative in 2019. These hubs are applying research results to smart manufacturing, healthcare and autonomous vehicles. Supported by targeted policies, funding and industrial clustering, the rise of DeepSeek highlights China's cost-efficient, high-performance AI model and offers a unique blueprint for global AI development. Japan's Society 5.0 program promotes AI integration with traditional industries, fostering breakthroughs in manufacturing, healthcare and smart cities. The Japanese government has introduced the AI Business Guidebook to guide enterprises in AI adoption, and implemented funding initiatives, policy incentives, international partnerships to accelerate AI commercialization. By focusing on AI-powered solutions for the aging population, smart transportation and advanced manufacturing, Japan is enhancing AI's social relevance and accelerating its penetration across entire industry chains. The UK has adopted a structured approach to AI development, ensuring industry integration. The UK government has established the AI Council and AI Office, and introduced key policies such as the AI Roadmap, National AI Strategy and AI Regulation White Paper, alongside the AI Opportunity Initiative. AI applications in finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and energy have become crucial drivers of the UK's digital economy, reinforcing its long-term leadership in AI innovation. But despite their progress, AI innovation pilot zones face challenges that constrain scalability and sustainability. So breakthroughs in fundamental research are urgently needed amid fierce global competition, underdeveloped infrastructure, limited commercialization and talent gaps. Although large AI models, artificial general intelligence (AGI) and cross-modal integration remain in early stages, countries are racing to the edge. The US leads in chip development, computational ecosystems and algorithm innovation, while China makes advances in large-model training. But to sustain long-term competitiveness, all major AI economies must accelerate efficient training frameworks, energy-optimized computing and human-AI collaborative intelligence. The US dominates with NVIDIA's H100 chips and robust cloud services, high costs limit adoption. And China's DeepSeek has reduced the country's reliance on massive compute power through optimization, and yet the country's needs to expand its intelligent computing centers and autonomous supply chains. While AI has demonstrated its transformative potential, many apps remain in the early stages of commercialization, while AI adoption is still largely concentrated in high-value sectors such as advertising, finance and autonomous driving, and other emerging apps lack mature business models. As such, bridging the gap between AI innovation and market demand to create scalable, replicable commercialization models is a key challenge for global AI pilot zones. The rapid growth of the AI industry has intensified global competition for AI talents, particularly for professionals with both technical expertise and business acumen. The US continues to attract top AI researchers, while China is likely to face an estimated AI talent shortfall of 4 million by 2030. Similarly, the EU and Japan are struggling to address AI workforce shortage. To unlock the full potential of AI innovation pilot zones, governments and industries must work together to overcome existing challenges, and boost high-quality AI development. This requires advancing foundational research, strengthening AI infrastructure, expanding real-world applications and cultivating a skilled workforce. The related authorities should also increase investments in AI foundational research, establish dedicated funds for open-ended research and breakthrough innovations, and encourage multiple AI research pathways. In this regard, it is essential to advance original AI algorithms, large-model architectures and AGI, and establish a research ecosystem that supports trial-and-error experimentation to foster continuous technological advancement. Robust AI infrastructure is critical for widespread adoption. Establishing an AI open-source ecosystem will drive algorithm reusability and innovation while lowering development costs, and improving data governance frameworks will ensure security and regulatory compliance, and facilitate efficient data utilization. Since AI's true value lies in its real-world applications, countries should fast-track AI integration into critical sectors such as smart manufacturing, healthcare, financial services and urban planning, and establish AI innovation hubs and industry incubation centers to accelerate the transition from research to commercialization, and create AI intellectual property exchange platforms to streamline technology transfer and enhance industry-wide collaboration. As sustained AI growth depends on a well-developed talent pipeline, Chinese enterprises can implement strategic AI talent recruitment policies, attract high-caliber professionals and expand AI training programs that integrate the academia and industry, while the development of interdisciplinary AI education frameworks incorporating AI engineering, ethics and business applications will help build a competitive AI workforce. In the era of AI innovation, pilot zones can be engines of transformative progress. As for challenges like lack of breakthroughs in fundamental research, compute resource shortages, commercialization hurdles and talent gaps, they can be overcome through coordinated international efforts. And by combining their strengths, China can unleash AI's potential to reshape industries and promote global technology breakthroughs. The author is a distinguished professor at Sichuan University, and a CPPCC National Committee member. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily. If you have a specific expertise, or would like to share your thought about our stories, then send us your writings at opinion@ and comment@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sign in to access your portfolio
