Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a sensor that promises to detect common date rape drugs with 100% accuracy. The technology is targeted at woman who may be in danger to sexual assault after being drugged by substances such as GHB and ketamine.

Women simply need to dip the sensor into a liquid and promises to instantly determine the presence of a drug. The sensor needs only an amount of 10 microliters to be able to detect a potentially dangerous substance.

The sensor will be available for purchase within a few years, the researchers said, and will be lightweight and discreet, easily transportable in a pocket or purse. The market for such a device may be substantial as the Department of Justice reported that about 200,000 women were reported to have been raped in 2007 with the aid of a date rape drug. There was no information on the possible price of the device, but the researchers said that it will be made “affordable” for personal use and the range of substances that can be detected will be widened.

The team is currently looking for investors to participate in the project.

SOURCE via AFTAU