Jakarta, INTI - The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) developed smart sensing technology by integrating electrochemical sensors and artificial intelligence (AI). This integration is believed to produce faster, more accurate, and more adaptive sensing systems to support various sectors, such as health, environment, industry, and security.
This technology was discussed during BRIN’s Scientific Sharing of Electronics Science and Technology and Its Benefits (SISTEM) Volume 3, 2026, held by the Research Center for Electronics (PRE) of BRIN, in Bandung on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Director of PRE BRIN, Prof. Yusuf Nur Wijayanto, emphasized that scientific forums such as SISTEM are crucial for accelerating the development of electronics technology capable of addressing future challenges through cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Helfy Susilawati, Head of the Electrical Engineering Department at Universitas Garut, explained the rapid development of AI, which has now become a crucial component in various innovative solutions.
"AI is no longer just used as a computing technology, but has become a crucial component in the development of various innovative solutions that can improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity," she said.
According to Helfy, AI technology can now be integrated into various applications, such as attendance systems based on facial recognition and hand gestures, assistive devices for the visually impaired through image processing, smart traffic lights, traffic violation detection systems, and even drones for searching for victims in mountainous areas.
How the Electrochemical Sensor Works
Meanwhile, Gandi Sugandi, a researcher at PRE BRIN, presented research results on the development of miniature electrochemical sensor electrodes based on Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) integrated on a glass substrate.
According to Gandi, ITO material has the advantages of high electrical conductivity and good optical transparency. This combination of characteristics enables the development of multi-modal sensors that combine electrochemical and optical functions in a single platform, supporting various modern measurement methods, such as spectroelectrochemistry, photoelectrochemistry, and electrochemiluminescence.
In his presentation, Gandi explained the design, fabrication, and characterization processes of the electrodes using Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) methods. Test results showed that the developed ITO electrodes exhibit low resistance, efficient electron transfer, and high stability compared to commercial electrodes.
"The results show that the miniature ITO electrodes have excellent electrical characteristics and are ready to be used as an integrated multi-modal sensor platform for the development of next-generation sensors," Gandi stated.
He further explained that the integration of electrochemical sensors with AI will open new opportunities for the development of smart sensing systems capable of automatic, fast, and precise detection in various fields, including healthcare, environmental monitoring, industrial automation, and security systems.
Conclusion
BRIN is encouraging the development of smart sensing technology through the integration of electrochemical sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to produce faster, more accurate, and adaptive sensing systems for the health, environment, industry, and security sectors. BRIN introduced research results on miniature electrochemical sensor electrodes based on Indium Tin Oxide (ITO), which have high conductivity, good stability, and are ready to become the next generation of multi-modal sensor platforms. The integration of these sensors with AI is expected to provide a more precise automatic detection system.
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