2022-10-005 - AgentTaG - Nerve Agent detection using microwave circuits and signals
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AgentTaG
2022-10-005
Main technology offer
Nerve agent detection using low-cost wireless sensor tags and handheld readers. Nerve agent detection can be performed using microwave circuits and signals
Ownership
Castelldefels, Spain
2001
Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC)
Public Partners
Readiness Level
3-4 Experimental PoC /
5 Prototype /
6-7 MVP /
8 Industrialization /
9 Commercialization
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Impact: ESG & SDG Goals
Hydrogen gas and clean energy storage infrastructure security. Armed forces and first responder protective gear for disaster resilience and battlefield use.
Low-cost wireless and wearable sensor tags for armed forces and first responder real time situational awareness. Infrastructure security using a low-cost deployable wireless sensor network.
Market Data
Stand-off detection of toxic chemical compounds such as nerve agents is critical for the security of armed forces. Contaminated zone surveillance at a distance without the exposure of the armed forces allows for efficient decision making without risking possible casualties. Alternative disruptive technology consisting of low-cost wearable sensing technology to be integrated in protective clothes for armed forces or first responders.
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Acquire raw material from providers. Fabricate original low-cost wireless and wearable sensor tags. Revenues from competitive funded projects during technology advancement. Product sale or technology licencing. Costs include salaries, software licences and raw materials.
Wearable wireless sensing technology for armed forces or first responder protective suit. Low-cost infrastructure monitoring solutions.
Protective gear manufacturers for armed forces and first responders. Military oriented industry (chemical defence). Hydrogen power industry (safety).
Funding
Raw materials. Fabrication costs. Salaries.
Wireless and wearable sensor design and fabrication optimization. Technology readiness enhancement. Product development.
Technology validation at the lab. Prototype to product. Product validation.
Technology Status
Low-cost wearable and wireless sensing technology for security applications.
Reaching an economy of scale. Achieving capital requirements. Favourable government policies.
Wireless and wearable sensor design (80%) Wireless and wearable sensor fabrication (60%) Technology validation in relevant enviroment (25%) System prototype integration (0%) Product completed and qualified (0%)
Patent filed: Sensor and sensor system for gas detection EP23382387.1, filed the 26th of April 2023. Patent granted: Sensor and sensor system for gas detection EP4455647, granted the 2nd of April 2025.
European patent conceded on the 2nd of April 2025. Reference EP 4455647.
Quality Management
CTTC is accredited and follows the Aenor UNE 166002 regulations related to research, development and innovation.
Additional information
This application aims to provide intellectual property protection in the form of a patent through the European patent office, where international coverage is sought and focused to NATO allies, in particular European countries, and the United States of America, which concentrate important military industry that may benefit from licencing or buying the proposed wireless sensor tag for nerve agent detection product currently being developed at the CTTC.