[16p-M_178-1~8] New Developments in Microfabrication and MEMS Technologies Pioneering Next-Generation Sensing and Communications

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM JST(7:30 AM - 8:00 AM UTC)

[16p-M_178-7] Odor-tracking drones enabled by device integration of biological olfaction and their application prospects

〇Daigo Terutsuki¹ (1.Shinshu Univ.)

Keywords:

odor sensor,odor source localization,biohybrid

Odor information serves as a valuable environmental cue even in conditions where vision and other sensing modalities are ineffective. This talk presents an odor-tracking technology in which biological olfaction, represented by insect antennae, is reconfigured as a sensor element and integrated into a small drone platform. Stable acquisition of weak biological signals is achieved through optimized electrode structures and sensor system design, while search performance is enhanced by a simple control scheme incorporating stationary periods and a sensor enclosure designed with drone airflow in mind. Potential applications in disaster response and infrastructure inspection are also discussed.