Physical sampling
Prototype reservoir, tubing, pumping and imaging systems.
Sampling · Imaging · Classification
From airborne matter to actionable intelligence.
Explore UMMDA technology concepts and physical prototype demonstrations: sample handling, microscopy, image analysis and mobile-platform research.
What We Mean by Matter
Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. Here, “matter” means physical substances and materials—including solids, liquids, gases, and biological materials—not the everyday expression “what does it matter?”
UMMDA research explores sampling and characterizing airborne physical matter and structuring observations as machine-usable information. Detection capabilities remain subject to controlled testing and validation.
Research & development
What we're building
Matter Vectors
Research on environmental matter distribution, co-occurrence and contextual patterns.
Autonomous platforms
Drone and robotic deployment concepts; field performance requires validation.
Connected Matter Intelligence Capabilities — For Advisor Review
These are development objectives and proposed applications, not independently validated performance claims.
Environmental Detection
UMMDA-enabled sensing research includes the development of automated systems for detecting and characterizing toxins, contaminants, and other potentially hazardous matter in air, water, and soil. Applications and performance remain subject to testing and validation.
Matter Vectors & Predictive Intelligence
DeTection Inc. is developing a proprietary database of Matter Vectors: structured representations of clusters of physical matter and their measurable characteristics, associations, locations, and movement over time. The aim is to study where matter originates, how it moves, and patterns that may support forecasts of potential future events and environmental changes.
Autonomous Mobility & Biological Motility
Autonomous mobility describes movement of drones and robots used for sensing and sampling. Biological motility describes independent movement of certain organisms or cells; where relevant, observing that movement may contribute to matter characterization.
User-Configurable Detection Precision
The apparatus and related applications are designed to support adjustment of detection sensitivity, resolution, and analysis parameters for different operating requirements. The effect of those settings on accuracy, speed, and reliability must be established for each application.
Flexible Deployment — Autonomous or User-Operated
The Matter Intelligence architecture is being developed for autonomous drones and robots, fixed sensing installations, and manually operated applications. The acquisition method can be selected for the environment, resources, and operating requirements; residential uses would require suitable equipment and validation.
Automated Sampling & Data Integrity
Automated drone- and robot-based sampling is intended to reduce unnecessary manual handling, contamination risks, and variation in collection procedures. Manual and automated methods both require appropriate controls and calibration. Better sample integrity. Better data quality. Better Matter Intelligence.
Biosurfactant Treatment Research
Beyond sensing and forecasting, DeTection Inc. is developing biosurfactant-based technologies intended to help eliminate certain environmental contaminants and biological threats in indoor and outdoor environments. Effectiveness depends on the substance, formulation, exposure conditions, and validation.
Videos & Photos · Media library
Four videos: concept animations and prototype demonstrations
Four distinct videos are included for local review: two concept animations and two actual prototype/software recordings.
Animation · Rebranded preview
UMMDA — From Airborne Matter to Actionable Intelligence
Sampling and analysis animation
Animation · Rebranded preview
DeTection Matter Intelligence — Outsmarting Pathogens
Corporate overview animation
Actual prototype recording
Physical Prototype — Liquid System Demonstration
Real apparatus demonstration; historical DE3 branding is visible.
Actual prototype recording
AI-Assisted Microscopy — Detection Interface
Screen recording of experimental software; labels are not independent validation.
Photo gallery
Visual library
The photographs below are still frames from the included videos. Original field and laboratory photographs can be added after they are supplied and reviewed.
Physical prototype apparatus — video still
Still frame from included video; not an independently supplied field photograph.
Microscopy software interface — video still
Still frame from included video; not an independently supplied field photograph.
UMMDA concept animation — video still
Still frame from included video; not an independently supplied field photograph.
Matter Intelligence animation — video still
Still frame from included video; not an independently supplied field photograph.
Corporate history & intellectual property
Research heritage. Protected know-how.
UMMDA is a DeTection Inc. technology initiative. The inventor and founder transferred intellectual property, trade secrets, and predecessor-company research and development, including work through DE3 Inc., to DeTection Inc.
Patent Portfolio — Granted and Pending Rights
1. Matter Detection and Microorganisms
USPTO Application 18/141,374 — published as US 2023/0375583 A1 ↗
WIPO Application PCT/US2023/020501 — published as WO 2023/224791 A1 ↗
2. Autonomous Quantum Robotics
USPTO Application 19/532,226 — not yet published (status to verify)
WIPO Application PCT/US2026/014456 — published as WO 2026/198182 A1 ↗
Application filings do not by themselves indicate an issued patent. Publication and status details should be verified before launch.
Trade secrets and proprietary research
Confidential know-how may include research protocols, methods, algorithms, experimental records and data practices. This public prototype does not disclose trade-secret details.
One company. Three connected experiences.
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