➀ Researchers developed an affordable ABLE device to detect airborne hazards by converting particles into liquid droplets for analysis;
➁ The $200 device uses silicon spikes to capture contaminants, enabling biomarker detection with low-cost tools like paper strips and optical sensors;
➂ Applied in healthcare (e.g., neonatal ICU monitoring) and environmental checks, with plans for miniaturization and real-time robotic integration.