Low-cost visible and Near-infrared (Vis-NIR) portable multispectral imager for fast drug analysis

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a portable device for fast identification of genuine and falsified drugs using multispectral imaging.
• Designed a low-cost visible and near-infrared portable multispectral imager.
• Tested the imager on various drug samples to assess its effectiveness.
• Analyzed spectroscopic data to differentiate between genuine and substandard medications.
• Successfully identified genuine drugs from falsified ones with high accuracy.
• Demonstrated fast analysis times, making it efficient for field use.
• Showed potential to reduce the risks associated with substandard drug usage.