HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 10, 2026 / Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMD)(NASDAQ:AIMDW) (&#34;Ainos&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) today announced VASRO GmbH has published a new report discussing Ainos&#39; progress

<p><strong id="dateline">HOUSTON, TX / <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/'>ACCESS Newswire</a> / August 10, 2026 / </strong>Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIMD">AIMD</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIMDW">AIMDW</a>) ("Ainos" or the "Company") today announced VASRO GmbH has published a new report discussing Ainos' progress in scaling its <strong>AI Nose</strong> platform through semiconductor deployments, real-world data accumulation, and commercialization opportunities into the second half of 2026.</p><p>VASRO notes that AI Nose has accumulated approximately <strong>613 million industrial Smell ID data records since December 2025</strong>, primarily from semiconductor manufacturing environments. The report views this rapidly expanding real-world dataset as a core strategic asset that strengthens Ainos' Smell AI capabilities, enhances the platform's ability to recognize environmental patterns, and builds a broader data foundation for scaling the platform across additional industrial applications.</p><p>VASRO also discusses Ainos' <strong>$2.1 million AI Nose subscription backlog </strong>from a backend semiconductor customer, including approximately $350,000 prepaid by the customer, alongside ongoing validation activities in <strong>front-end semiconductor fabs.</strong> The report views these commercial commitments and validation programs as evidence of growing customer traction and a broader opportunity to scale across the semiconductor value chain, while supporting potential revenue growth in the second half of 2026.</p><p>Overall, VASRO views Ainos' expanding deployment footprint, growing Smell ID dataset, and existing commercial commitments as constructive indicators of the Company's progress toward broader Smell AI adoption and commercialization.</p><p>The full VASRO report is available here:<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/owjj">https://vasro.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VASRO-GmbH_Update_Report_Ainos_Inc_08072026_EN.pdf</a></p><p><strong>About AI Nose</strong></p><p>AI Nose digitizes scent into Smell ID, an AI-driven form of scent intelligence. The full-stack electronic nose platform integrates high-precision MEMS sensor arrays with proprietary AI algorithms designed to support ppb-level scent detection sensitivity, subject to application conditions and deployment configurations. Smell ID converts analog scent signals into structured, actionable data, while the proprietary Smell Language Model (SLM) is designed to learn, classify, and contextualize complex scent patterns over time.</p><p>Built upon more than a decade of accumulated scent data and deep medtech expertise, AI Nose is designed to support continuous monitoring, predictive analysis, and real-time alerts across industrial and manufacturing environments. AI Nose is offered under a SmellTech-as-a-Service architecture, intended to support ongoing access to scent intelligence, analytics, and AI-driven insights through subscription-based deployment models.</p><p><strong>About Ainos, Inc.</strong></p><p>Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIMD">AIMD</a>) is a dual-platform AI and biotech company pioneering smelltech and immune therapeutics. Its AI Nose platform and smell language model (SLM) digitize scent into Smell ID, a machine-readable data format, powering intelligent sensing across robotics, smart factories, and healthcare. The company also develops VELDONA<sup>&#174;</sup>, a low-dose oral interferon targeting rare, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. Ainos, a fusion of "AI" and "Nose," is redefining machine perception for the sensory age. To learn more, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/b1va">https://www.ainos.com</a>. Follow Ainos on X, formerly known as Twitter, (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/7ws8">@AinosInc</a>) and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/ajky">LinkedIn</a> to stay up-to-date. Visit media room <a href="https://ainos.suite.accessnewswire.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ainos.suite.accessnewswire.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p><p>Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current assumptions and expectations of future events and trends, which affect or may affect the Company's business, strategy, operations or financial performance, and actual results and other events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements due to numerous risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results, developments, business decisions or other events to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements in this press release. These factors include, among other things, our expectation that we will incur net losses for the foreseeable future; our ability to become profitable; our ability to raise additional capital to continue our product development; our ability to accurately predict our future operating results; our ability to advance our current or future product candidates through clinical trials, obtain marketing approval and ultimately commercialize any product candidates we develop; the ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of our product candidates; delays in completing the development and commercialization of our current and future product candidates; developing and commercializing additional products, including diagnostic testing devices; our ability to compete in the marketplace; compliance with applicable laws, regulations and tariffs, and factors described in the Risk Factors section of our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events and developments or otherwise.</p><p><strong>Contact Information</strong><br/>Investor Relations<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:ir@ainos.com">ir@ainos.com</a></p><p><strong>SOURCE:</strong> Ainos, Inc.</p><br/><br/>View the original <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/computers-technology-and-internet/vasro-research-highlights-ainos-progress-in-scaling-smell-ai-comm-1204473'>press release</a> on ACCESS Newswire<br/><br/>
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VASRO Research Highlights Ainos' Progress in Scaling Smell AI Commercialization and Compounding Its Smell ID Dataset

VASRO Report Highlights AIMD's AI Nose Scaling and Near-Term Revenue Potential

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 10, 2026 / Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMD)(NASDAQ:AIMDW) (&amp;#34;Ainos&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) today announced VASRO GmbH has published a new report discussing Ainos&amp;#39; progress</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>VASRO&#039;s update highlights AIMD&#039;s AI Nose progress with 613 million Smell ID records since December 2025 and a $2.1 million subscription backlog, including $350k prepaid. Front-end fabrication validations and expanding deployments bolster near-term revenue potential in H2 2026 as Smell AI adoption broadens across semiconductors.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>VASRO notes Ainos&#039; AI Nose scaling through semiconductors.</li><li>613 million Smell ID records accumulated since December 2025.</li><li>Backlog of $2.1 million AI Nose subscriptions with $350k prepaid.</li><li>Validation activities in front-end semiconductor fabs ongoing.</li><li>Overall assessment constructive for Smell AI adoption.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Ainos, Inc. (AIMD)</strong>: AI Nose and Smell ID dataset expansion; potential H2 2026 revenue growth tied to backlogged subscriptions.</li><li><strong>Ainos, Inc. (AIMDW)</strong>: Dual listing; potential cross-listing effects; broader access to capital and investors.</li><li><strong>VASRO GmbH (VASRO)</strong>: Third-party research firm; its positive assessment adds credibility to AIMD&#039;s progress.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Industry News</h3>
    <p>Industry News: Provides a third-party update on AIMD&#039;s Smell AI progress, emphasizing data assets and early revenue signals; aligns with industry momentum in AI-enabled sensors and SaaS deployments.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>613 million Smell ID records strengthen data moat and differentiation.</li><li>Backlog signals tangible customer traction; potential H2 revenue lift.</li><li>Validation in front-end fabs expands semiconductor addressable market.</li><li>Positive VASRO assessment may shift sentiment and stock reaction.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Publication date: August 10, 2026.</li><li>613 million Smell ID records accumulated since December 2025.</li><li>AIMD: $2.1 million AI Nose subscription backlog; $350k prepaid.</li><li>Primary data source: semiconductor manufacturing environments.</li><li>VASRO report dated Aug 7, 2026; published Aug 10.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish near-term upside for AIMD on data assets and backlog conversion in 2H26.</p>
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<p><strong id="dateline">HOUSTON, TX / <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/'>ACCESS Newswire</a> / August 10, 2026 / </strong>Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIMD">AIMD</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIMDW">AIMDW</a>) ("Ainos" or the "Company") today announced VASRO GmbH has published a new report discussing Ainos' progress in scaling its <strong>AI Nose</strong> platform through semiconductor deployments, real-world data accumulation, and commercialization opportunities into the second half of 2026.</p><p>VASRO notes that AI Nose has accumulated approximately <strong>613 million industrial Smell ID data records since December 2025</strong>, primarily from semiconductor manufacturing environments. The report views this rapidly expanding real-world dataset as a core strategic asset that strengthens Ainos' Smell AI capabilities, enhances the platform's ability to recognize environmental patterns, and builds a broader data foundation for scaling the platform across additional industrial applications.</p><p>VASRO also discusses Ainos' <strong>$2.1 million AI Nose subscription backlog </strong>from a backend semiconductor customer, including approximately $350,000 prepaid by the customer, alongside ongoing validation activities in <strong>front-end semiconductor fabs.</strong> The report views these commercial commitments and validation programs as evidence of growing customer traction and a broader opportunity to scale across the semiconductor value chain, while supporting potential revenue growth in the second half of 2026.</p><p>Overall, VASRO views Ainos' expanding deployment footprint, growing Smell ID dataset, and existing commercial commitments as constructive indicators of the Company's progress toward broader Smell AI adoption and commercialization.</p><p>The full VASRO report is available here:<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/owjj">https://vasro.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VASRO-GmbH_Update_Report_Ainos_Inc_08072026_EN.pdf</a></p><p><strong>About AI Nose</strong></p><p>AI Nose digitizes scent into Smell ID, an AI-driven form of scent intelligence. The full-stack electronic nose platform integrates high-precision MEMS sensor arrays with proprietary AI algorithms designed to support ppb-level scent detection sensitivity, subject to application conditions and deployment configurations. Smell ID converts analog scent signals into structured, actionable data, while the proprietary Smell Language Model (SLM) is designed to learn, classify, and contextualize complex scent patterns over time.</p><p>Built upon more than a decade of accumulated scent data and deep medtech expertise, AI Nose is designed to support continuous monitoring, predictive analysis, and real-time alerts across industrial and manufacturing environments. AI Nose is offered under a SmellTech-as-a-Service architecture, intended to support ongoing access to scent intelligence, analytics, and AI-driven insights through subscription-based deployment models.</p><p><strong>About Ainos, Inc.</strong></p><p>Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIMD">AIMD</a>) is a dual-platform AI and biotech company pioneering smelltech and immune therapeutics. Its AI Nose platform and smell language model (SLM) digitize scent into Smell ID, a machine-readable data format, powering intelligent sensing across robotics, smart factories, and healthcare. The company also develops VELDONA<sup>&#174;</sup>, a low-dose oral interferon targeting rare, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. Ainos, a fusion of "AI" and "Nose," is redefining machine perception for the sensory age. To learn more, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/b1va">https://www.ainos.com</a>. Follow Ainos on X, formerly known as Twitter, (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/7ws8">@AinosInc</a>) and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/ajky">LinkedIn</a> to stay up-to-date. Visit media room <a href="https://ainos.suite.accessnewswire.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ainos.suite.accessnewswire.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p><p>Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current assumptions and expectations of future events and trends, which affect or may affect the Company's business, strategy, operations or financial performance, and actual results and other events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements due to numerous risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results, developments, business decisions or other events to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements in this press release. These factors include, among other things, our expectation that we will incur net losses for the foreseeable future; our ability to become profitable; our ability to raise additional capital to continue our product development; our ability to accurately predict our future operating results; our ability to advance our current or future product candidates through clinical trials, obtain marketing approval and ultimately commercialize any product candidates we develop; the ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of our product candidates; delays in completing the development and commercialization of our current and future product candidates; developing and commercializing additional products, including diagnostic testing devices; our ability to compete in the marketplace; compliance with applicable laws, regulations and tariffs, and factors described in the Risk Factors section of our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events and developments or otherwise.</p><p><strong>Contact Information</strong><br/>Investor Relations<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:ir@ainos.com">ir@ainos.com</a></p><p><strong>SOURCE:</strong> Ainos, Inc.</p><br/><br/>View the original <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/computers-technology-and-internet/vasro-research-highlights-ainos-progress-in-scaling-smell-ai-comm-1204473'>press release</a> on ACCESS Newswire<br/><br/>
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VASRO's update highlights AIMD's AI Nose progress with 613 million Smell ID records since December 2025 and a $2.1 million subscription backlog, including $350k prepaid. Front-end fabrication validations and expanding deployments bolster near-term revenue potential in H2 2026 as Smell AI adoption broadens across semiconductors.

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VASRO Research Highlights Ainos' Progress in Scaling Smell AI Commercialization and Compounding Its Smell ID Dataset

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