Digital Odour Technologies (dot) is a science-led technology company transforming how biological risks are detected, predicted, and prevented using scent science, AI, and sustainable engineering. A spin-out from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, dot translates invisible chemical signals into actionable intelligence across human health, agriculture, animal health, and environmental monitoring.
At the core of the company is dot.core™, its proprietary odour intelligence platform, which identifies and interprets volatile organic compounds associated with pests, pathogens, crop stress, and disease. This platform underpins both digital sensing technologies and commercial products, including the BugScents™ range of scientifically validated monitoring solutions that enable earlier, more accurate detection and support integrated pest management strategies.
Dot combines product innovation with specialist scientific services delivered through its services department, Arctech Innovation. Working closely with industry, research partners, and regulators, the team supports product development, efficacy testing, behavioural science, and regulatory strategy. At Rothamsted, dot is expanding its agricultural focus, applying odour intelligence to crop protection, pest monitoring, biologicals development, and sustainable agriculture to help improve resilience while reducing environmental impact.
Through integrated science, technology, and partnerships, dot is building scalable solutions that help organisations move from reactive response to proactive protection.
