What transformations will cloud intelligence bring to scientific instruments?--Interview with Dr. Mou Taotao, General Manager of Beijing CloudOptek Technology Co., Ltd.

2017Year8Month,Beijing CloudOptek Technology Co., Ltd.(Abbreviation:CloudOptek)Officially registered,Mr. Huang Xiaoqing serves as Chairman,Dr. Mou Taotao, an optics expert, serves as General Manager.As a wholly-owned subsidiary of DariBot,Cloud Optics specializes in R&D and manufacturing of cloud-intelligent optical detection and medical optical instruments.Particularly noteworthy is,Within just over two years since founding,CloudOptek’s Raman spectrometers have consecutively won2019Years2020Highest global honor in optoelectronics in [year]Prism Awards (Prism Award).

What is"Cloud-connected Intelligence"?What changes will it bring to traditional analytical instruments??How does CloudOptek interpret"Cloud-connected Intelligence"??Recently,Editor of Instrument Information Network specially interviewed Dr. Mou Taotao, General Manager of Beijing CloudOptek Technology Co., Ltd..

General Manager of Beijing CloudOptek Technology Co., Ltd. Dr. Mou Taotao 

Cloud intelligence will transform traditional instrumentation concepts 

According to Dr. Mou Taotao,At the outset of entrepreneurship, Chairman Huang Xiaoqing proposed"Cloud-connected Intelligence,Connecting the Future"slogan,He was the first to propose the concept of cloud-connected instruments."Traditional analytical equipment requires lab-based operation by professionals,Professionalism means experience,Yet all experience can be replaced by big data and AI,Thus, he constructively and prospectively proposed replacing traditional detection equipment with cloud-intelligent instruments." 

Given this philosophy established at the company’s inception,In future operations,CloudOptek integrates advanced internet tech with traditional instrumentation,Build"Cloud-Network-End"Integrated IoT instrument intelligent detection platform,Enables device-cloud,Secure interconnection and interoperability between devices(Internet of Things (IoT)).Meanwhile,Combined with AI and big data,Enables real-time upload of detection results,Multi-dimensional big data statistics,Analysis and presentation.

 "As an important development direction for scientific instruments,Cloud-intelligent IoT leverages artificial intelligence,Big data,IoT and other technologies enable precise instrument data analysis,Transforms professional equipment into one-button, foolproof devices."Dr. Mou Taotao explained,"As everyone knows today4G/5GRapid development,This makes instrument cloud computing possible,Enabling professional equipment to leave the lab.We hope to'Cloud-connected Intelligence'core of,Using internet+Mindset transforming the instrumentation industry,Miniaturizing detection instruments,Intelligent,Enable large-scale equipment to leave the laboratory,Enter ordinary households." 

 "One could say,Cloud-connected intelligent instruments will usher in a new future for the scientific instrumentation industry,Through cloud-based AI and big data analytics algorithms,Intelligent laboratories will be realized in the future,Detection becomes simpler and faster."Summarized Dr. Mou Taotao. 

With Raman as the core,Building a cloud-connected intelligent instrument platform

It is understood that,CloudOptek’s main products include handheld intelligent Raman analyzers,Trace drug hair detectors, etc.,Particularly noteworthy is,All company products connect to IoT big data platform.Dr. Mou Taotao stated,"Leveraging parent company DariTian’s cloud technology advantages,We will build the world's first cloud-based intelligent instrument platform." 

Currently,CloudOptek takes Raman as its flagship product.Regarding this choice,Dr. Mou Taotao explained,Because Raman is a universal technology,Wide application scope,Wide coverage,Fast detection speed,High accuracy advantage.Meanwhile,Raman was CloudOptek’s first developed product.Regarding Raman products,One thing worth mentioning is,CloudOptek’s Raman products previously won2019Years2020Dubbed the 'Oscars of Optics' in"Prism Award"(Prism Awards),What capabilities enabled it to win this highest global optoelectronics industry honor consecutively??In this regard,Dr. Mou Taotao provided a detailed explanation. 

CloudOptek intelligent handheld Raman detectorM1 

2019Year2Month,M1Model handheld Raman detector won the highest honor in optics at SPIE Photonics West in the U.S."Prism Award"(Prism Award)(Detector and sensor categories),Meanwhile2019End of [year],This product also won an award in the United States2019Annual"Innovation award"Platinum Award.Dr. Mou Taotao proudly stated:"This is the first time a Chinese company has received the Prism Award and'Innovation award' Platinum Prize."Moreover,This product previously wonIIECInternational Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Gold Award(First prize),Second Prize in the Military-to-Civilian Entrepreneurship Competition;Third Prize in Haidian High-Value Patent Competition. 

According to reports,Product is compact and slim,Weighs only410g,And equipped with5.7Inch display screen;Extremely fast detection speed,Requires only3Accurately identifies substance name and spectrum within seconds(Including mixtures);Device can connect to Cloud Optics’ IoT detection platform,Enhances device intelligence and extensibility,Enables real-time upload of detection data,Real-time cloud database updates,Solved the long-standing issue of spectral library upgrades in traditional devices;Proprietary deep learning algorithms continuously improve accuracy with use,Breakthrough mixture ratio deep analysis provides more valuable insights;Additionally,Integration with cloud detection platform,Ensures enhanced product intelligence and significant scenario expansion.It is reported that,Product has passed testing by the Testing Center of the First Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security.

Cloud-intelligent handheld area-scanning Raman detectorM1S 

InM1Based on the handheld Raman detector model,M1SModel incorporates high-frequency area scanningMEMSTechnology,So the laser no longer focuses on a fixed point,But can move continuously along pre-defined trajectories,Successfully resolved ignition and explosion risks when fixed lasers detect flammable/explosive items,Greatly improves accuracy for powdered mixture analysis.Under such technological support,M1SModel handheld area-scanning Raman detector in2020Year2Won again at SPIE Photonics West in the U.S. in [Month] "Prism Award",First company worldwide to win consecutively for two years"Prism Award"Company." 

Dr. Mou Taotao concluded,CloudOptek was the first globally to apply AI to spectral recognition,Has applied forPCTInternational patent80+Items.Currently,Substance database accessible to IoT-enabled intelligent Raman terminals totals10000Multiple types,Includes military chemical agents20+Types,Explosives nearby200+Types,Drugs and precursors200+Types,New psychoactive substances230+Types,Other toxic hazardous chemicals9000Various, etc.,Real-time additions and updates possible,Applicable to military use,Public security(Technical investigation,Anti-drug operations,Counter-terrorism),Firefighting,Customs,Fields such as public safety, food, and drug supervision.

Detection platform module(Simulated data)

It is reported that,CloudOptek’s current cloud-network-device IoT instrument architecture has successfully completed pilot deployment.Among them,Fujian Public Security Department’s CloudOptek anti-drug IoT system successfully operational6Months,Integrates handheld Raman,Handheld trace drug hair detectors connected to the cloud brain,Effectively achieves comprehensive monitoring,Combined with AI analysis and data statistics,Scientific anti-drug intelligence analysis and early warning. 

From intelligent equipment manufacturingFrom smart equipment manufacturer to service provider 

Beyond existing technologies,CloudOptek is also conducting multiple cutting-edge research projects.For example,COVID-19 pandemic rages,Cloud Optics responds to national initiatives,Actively participated in novel coronavirus(2019-nCoV)On-site rapid detection product R&D.It is reported that,CloudOptek collaborates with domestic universities and research centers,Based on the CloudOptek intelligent handheld area-scanning Raman detector,Integrated withSERSTechnology,Enables rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2.Dr. Mou Taotao stated,This project is currently in the R&D phase,If successfully developed,This low-cost technology enables3Detects multiple viruses simultaneously within minutes,Significantly reduces diagnosis time,Saves financial and material resources for the state.

Additionally,CloudOptek is also developing other types of security instruments.According to Dr. Mou Taotao,Within one year, CloudOptek will launch at least2-3Killer products. 

Regarding the company's development,Mou Taotao explained,Future,Cloud Optics will adhere to"Cloud-connected Intelligence,Connecting the Future"Philosophy,Continuously explore intelligent instrument R&D further.Also advancing development of IoT big data application platforms tailored to different domains,Further supports integration of equipment from other manufacturers and types into the platform,Transition from an intelligent equipment manufacturer to an intelligent equipment service provider,Provide customers with terminal devices,Data platform,Custom development,Comprehensive services including consumables and after-sales technical support.

Postscript:Dr. Mou Taotao has long been engaged in spectroscopic analysis technology research,According to introduction,Domestic spectrometer hardware has greatly improved recently,Explosive growth in industry intellectual property,Many new products have emerged,Even surpassing international standards.But in software or algorithms,Still lags behind foreign counterparts,Related to domestic emphasis on hardware.It appeals,We should increase investment in algorithms and software,Domestic equipment databases are generally smaller than1000Entries(Generally abroad10000Multiple types),Limits application scenarios,Requires continuous database enhancement,Enhance overall device performance.

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