Explosives by mobile phones

The engineers at the Warsaw University of Technology have successfully developed an application that allows smart phones to detect explosive devices. SAPER, in Latin means 'minesweeper' , is a magnetometer built into a smartphone.

This device can detect up to 40 different explosives from up to 30cm.

To identify bombs, mines, the user first needs a few seconds to calibrate the device. All that needs to be done next is to move the handset in the air. The application will begin to draw a magnetic field and then connect to a server based on cloud computing technology to compare the magnetic field disturbances caused by explosives with other signals available in the field. database. If a threat is detected, the application will issue a written warning that includes information about explosives to users and authorities or social networks via GPS.

The built-in smartphone can help
The user detects up to 40 different explosives (photo: Gizmag).

Although 'we do not intend SAPER to replace professional demining equipment, the application has provided an additional option in the absence of specialized equipment , ' said Mariusz Chmielewski, team counselor. rescue, said.

The next goal of the scientists is to study the magnetometer so that the device can be used to detect strange objects in the body or objects hidden in the wall.

References: Gizmag