Fluorescence lifetime-based technology has experienced a rapid growth during the last decade, becoming a unique tool for performing real-time, non-invasive analysis in a large variety of scientific fields, from life-sciences to medical surgery and agrifood. Its potential has aroused the interest of industry and a technological shift in the detection and estimation of fluorescence lifetime is around the corner. Nevertheless, devices capable of implementing state-of-the-art fluorescence lifetime analysis that are compact, customizable and affordable, are still incredibly hard to find on the market. We aim at supporting this existing technological shift by developing instruments that are portable and extremely easy to use, either for beginners or experienced users. Our mission is rooted in the intention of democratizing the use of fluorescence lifetime in both scientific and industrial environments, by creating cutting-edge, AI-driven instruments, with a focus on simplicity and modularity. The idea is to be part of a new, emerging scientific force that has as its leading concept the widespread use of fluorescence lifetime analysis, either as a standing-alone technique or combined with pre-existing setups and instruments. Our instruments will provide a larger number of researchers with access to a technology that is reliable and simple to implement.
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