Sony Robotics Exhibits Explosive Detector at 2022 International Security Industry Expo... Anticipation for Synthetic Drug Detection

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] SonyD (CEO Choi Simyeong), a KOSDAQ-listed company, announced on the 20th that its subsidiary SonyD Robotics is participating in the '2022 Korea Police World Expo' held at Incheon Songdo Convensia until the 22nd.

At this event, SonyD Robotics will exhibit various detectors and solutions equipped with nanosensors capable of detecting hazardous materials such as synthetic chemical substances, explosives, and toxic gases.

The Korea Police World Expo, co-hosted by the National Police Agency and Incheon Metropolitan City, was organized to showcase the advancements in police advanced security systems and forensic technologies in response to increasingly evolving and diverse crimes. The expo will present the 'Smart Police,' which will lead the activation of the security industry through core technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

SonyD Robotics' nanosensor composite for detection overcomes the limitations of existing detection methods such as biological, imaging equipment, and compound analysis used in explosive detection, and is implemented with cutting-edge technology capable of detecting minute amounts of explosives in a non-contact manner. It can detect molecules in the air at the level of one trillionth and features a discrimination accuracy of up to 99.6%.

SonyD Robotics' nanosensor composite for detection can also be applied in the detection of synthetic drugs as well as explosives. South Korea, which had recently maintained a clean status regarding drugs, is now facing the risk of becoming a drug-contaminated country. According to the Korea Customs Service and the National Police Agency, the amount of drug smuggling seizures increased 18.4 times from 69.1 kg in 2017 to 1,272.5 kg in 2021 over the past five years. This is why the technology of SonyD Robotics' nanosensor composite for detection is attracting attention in the drug enforcement field.

Choi Simyeong, CEO of SonyD Robotics, said, "We expect that our detectors will make hazardous material detection work more efficient and accurate," adding, "With the advancement of sensing technology, the scope of use will further expand to synthetic drugs and more in the future."

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