Creating portable sensors that could securely send data to blockchain has been one of the core objectives of the Ambrosus Innovation Lab . From the moment an Asset — a digital reflection of a unique real-life object or batch — is created on AMB-NET, Events — additional quality measurements — are linked to unique Assets. These Events are generated by mobile sensors that communicate the readings to AMB-NET to provide sensor data instantly, allowing for real-time quality assurance throughout the supply chain.

Ahead of our upcoming release of the AMB Cryptoeconomic model, which is designed with sensor-to-blockchain communication in mind, we are unveiling the first generation of Ambrosus mobile sensor hubs. A sensor hub serves as the hosting block for other smaller sensors measuring different parameters, such as temperature, humidity, location, stability, etc. The sensor hubs can be manufactured using both traditional means of production, as well as using 3D Printing techniques. The first generation of 3-D printed devices that interact with AMB-NET is shown below.

First Generation 3D Printed Ambrosus Sensor Hub

Ambrosus Mobile sensor hub is built on top of Raspberry Pi framework and by default contains a 1.2 GHz Processor , 1024 Mb RAM, WiFi (2.4 GHz) , Bluetooth/BLE and a range of ports (HDMI, 3.5mm analogue audio-video jack, 4× USB 2.0, Ethernet, Camera Serial Interface (CSI), Display Serial Interface (DSI)) permitting connecting different sensors. It supports the vast majority of market available sensors that could connect to product identifiers such as including 1D and 2D codes, seals, as well as NFC and RFID tags. Each tag or code links to a unique identifier (Asset) stored on AMB-NET and allows different parties in the supply chain to obtain reliable and trustworthy data. about the products. These solutions are commoditised products available on the markets. Ambrosus has established partnerships for joint production of serialised items and is currently implementing these solutions in Proofs-of-Concept and Pilot Projects with corporate stakeholders that work with Ambrosus.

Different types of Codes, Tags and Identifiers that are currently in use by Ambrosus

Readings of sensors are bundled together into unique Events, which can contain multiple readings. For example, a single Event could contain readings of temperature, humidity and location. These values are cross-checked by smart contracts almost immediately, allowing for real-time quality control on the blockchain. This brings significant value to the supply chain stakeholders, as it drastically improves performance of supply chain procurement and management by allowing for rapid identification of incidents (e.g. shipment contamination) and management (e.g. execution of a recall).

Terminal showing the readings from sensors recording a bundle of transation onto AMB-NET

Ambrosus has been testing out these techniques with large corporate stakeholders in the food and pharma sector. As we coordinate the release of public announcements with our partners, we would like to give a preview of the types of expertise we have built in this domain and give a glimpse into the basic fundamentals of the tools that will allow people all over the world to enjoy food and medicine that they can truly trust. Below is an infographic explaining the application of Ambrosus sensors in quality assurance and traceability of liquid products.

Stay tuned for our further updates and use-cases. For any enquirers on the R&D at Ambrosus Innovation Lab or to request a workshop, email innolab [at] ambrosus.com