“It took about 30 years for computer vision technology to mature,” says Jack Liu , head of corporate development at Ainos , a Texas artificial-intelligence company focused on AI scent technology. In testing, scientists have shown that e-nose technology reliably detects lung cancers , urinary-tract infections , and gastrointestinal disease . The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, meanwhile, has developed e-nose technology to track astronaut health on long-distance or long-duration missions. In February, Ainos began deploying e-nose technology to monitor testing and packaging facilities related to semiconductor manufacturing. Designing original, safe fragrances for perfumes or consumer products can be a lengthy and expensive process, says Alex Wiltschko , founder of Osmo, a New York City AI company.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 17, 2026 19:05 UTC