Every day we experience various sensations, from the aroma of coffee, the taste of a meal, to someone's perfume. These sensory perceptions are responsible for many of our daily pleasures but are also important for our survival, alerting us to potential dangers such as spoiled food and the presence of gases in the environment.
Given that taste and smell are so characteristic of humans, could artificial intelligences 'feel' something similar?
Yes! It is possible to map chemical compounds and relate them to smells and tastes. However, for artificial intelligences to 'have these sensations', they need assistance from other technologies.
Electronic noses and tongues, for example, capture information from various volatile chemical compounds and gases. This information generates complex data that, with the aid of artificial intelligences, can detect and analyze aromas and flavors with surprising accuracy. This technology has significant implications, ranging from monitoring air quality to identifying diseases through breath analysis
Another interesting possibility is the use of chromatography and mass spectrometry for the identification of volatile compounds with great sensitivity. These advanced techniques allow for the precise and objective identification of compounds related to flavors and sensations. Often referred to as chemosensory, these techniques can be applied to the sensory mapping of beverages and foods, assisting in the evaluation of food quality in industries, or even in aiding the identification of adulterations and fraud.
It's impressive to observe how much these technologies, combined with the data processing capabilities of AIs, are increasingly integrated into industries and research, even being able to replicate and expand our sensory capabilities.
In a world where AIs are so developed, it is increasingly important for companies to be ahead in the market. That's why we at OpenScience offer our expertise in the themes of sensory chemistry, instrumental analysis, and artificial intelligence, to help companies develop customized and innovative solutions that assist specialists in enhancing their response capability with new technologies and chemical data science
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