Amulet Scientific's Breakthrough in Detection Technology
In an extraordinary reveal at the
Biosensors 2025 Conference, Amulet Scientific introduced a game-changing instrument that promises to transform the landscape of portable electrochemical analysis. The
Amulet, celebrated as the smallest battery-operated handheld potentiostat, aims to promote the accessibility of advanced detection capabilities in various sectors including food safety, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics.
A New Era for Portable Detection
The Amulet’s innovative design redefines on-site analysis, previously confined to stationary lab environments. This compact device, measuring a mere
50mm x 16mm x 9mm and weighing only
11g, is engineered to empower researchers, industrial professionals, and educators with advanced analytical capabilities right in the field. The emergence of such technology paves the way for
faster data collection and on-the-spot evaluations, enabling a more responsive approach to managing invisible threats to public health and environmental safety.
Key Features and Technical Specifications
The device boasts a host of admirable features that enhance its functionality:
- - Built-in OLED Display: Facilitates standalone operation, which is crucial for field use.
- - Impressive Memory Capacity: With 100kB internal memory, users can store essential data conveniently.
- - Electrochemical Methods: Supports diverse analysis methods including chronoamperometry, differential pulse voltammetry, and square wave voltammetry, offering flexibility to meet various research needs.
- - Current Range: Capable of measuring currents in the range of ±30 μA with a resolution of 15 nA ensures high precision in electrochemical measurements.
- - Wide Applied Potential Range: Operates from -1.5V to +1.5V, allowing adaptability to different analytical conditions.
- - Enhanced Connectivity: Seamlessly integrates with the Amulet Scientific app via Bluetooth, enabling easy data logging, visualization, and real-time updates.
Extending Capabilities for Various Sectors
The implications of the Amulet are far-reaching. For instance,
research institutions can conduct extensive fieldwork with unprecedented ease.
Environmental agencies stand to benefit from real-time monitoring of contamination levels, while the educational sector can utilize this tool to provide students with hands-on experiences of cutting-edge analytical methods.