The FRED System
FREDsense
The Field Ready Electrochemical Detector (FRED) is a biosensor platform to detect waterborne contaminants.
The Field Ready Electrochemical Detector (FRED) is a biosensor platform developed by FREDsense Technologies to detect waterborne contaminants. Modified microbes designed to sense arsenic, manganese, iron, acidity, or other inorganic and organic contaminants are electrochemically detected. Results are ready in about an hour and can be obtained through a 3G, Wi-Fi, or USB connection.
The product is available from the manufacturer, FREDsense Technologies.
The detector and package is ~3000 USD, and each sensor can be ~10-20 USD per test.Interview with manufacturer
Competitors include portable water quality tests such as arsenic tests, pH meters, and manganese and iron test kits, and customizable testing kits.
Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
Targeted for utilities and industrial applications
