HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMD, AIMDW)) (&#34;Ainos&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) today announced that Zacks Small-Cap Research (&#34;Zacks SCR&#34;) has published a research

<p><strong id="dateline">HOUSTON, TX / <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/'>ACCESS Newswire</a> / August 6, 2026 / </strong>Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIMD">AIMD</a>, AIMDW)) ("Ainos" or the "Company") today announced that Zacks Small-Cap Research ("Zacks SCR") has published a research report covering Ainos' AI Nose platform and the Company's efforts to develop digital scent intelligence for artificial intelligence applications.</p><p>The report discusses Ainos' approach to converting airborne chemical signals into structured digital scent data through <strong>AI Nose</strong>, <strong>Smell ID</strong>, and the Company's developing <strong>Smell Language Model ("SLM")</strong>. The report discusses Ainos' efforts to apply <strong>Smell AI</strong> technology across semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, healthcare infrastructure, and other potential applications.</p><p>The report discusses Ainos' development of an AI-enabled scent intelligence platform designed to provide machines with an additional perception layer beyond existing sensing technologies. It examines how digital scent data may enable intelligent systems to interpret chemical patterns that complement existing forms of environmental sensing.</p><p>The report also discusses Ainos' strategy of developing a <strong>Smell Intelligence Network</strong>, where deployed AI Nose systems generate real-world scent data that can support the continued development of Smell ID libraries and AI models. The report discusses Ainos' accumulated industrial scent data, primarily generated from semiconductor manufacturing environments, and its role in supporting the Company's ongoing Smell AI development.</p><p>The report discusses semiconductor manufacturing as an early application area for AI Nose, including Ainos' collaboration with industry partners and its efforts to deploy AI Nose systems in semiconductor production environments. The report also discusses potential applications in robotics, where digital scent intelligence may provide an additional environmental perception capability, as well as healthcare-related initiatives including digital breath intelligence research.</p><p>The full Zacks SCR report can be accessed here: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/osqq"><u>https://s27.q4cdn.com/906368049/files/News/2026/Zacks_SCR_Research_08052026_AIMD_Sorensen_note.pdf</u></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&#174;, 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"><u>https://www.ainos.com</u></a>. Follow Ainos on X, formerly known as Twitter, (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/7ws8"><u>@AinosInc</u></a>) and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/ajky"><u>LinkedIn</u></a> to stay up-to-date. Visit media room <a href="https://ainos.suite.accessnewswire.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>https://ainos.suite.accessnewswire.com</u></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"><u>ir@ainos.com</u></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/zacks-small-cap-research-covers-ainos-ai-nose-platform-and-expans-1203383'>press release</a> on ACCESS Newswire<br/><br/>
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Zacks Small-Cap Research Covers Ainos' AI Nose Platform and Expansion of Smell AI Applications

Zacks SCR Coverage Highlights AIMD's AI Nose Platform and Smell AI Potential

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMD, AIMDW)) (&amp;#34;Ainos&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) today announced that Zacks Small-Cap Research (&amp;#34;Zacks SCR&amp;#34;) has published a research</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Zacks Small-Cap Research published coverage of AIMD&#039;s AI Nose platform, emphasizing Smell ID and the Smell Language Model. The report frames potential applications across semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, and healthcare, and outlines a Smell Intelligence Network that could generate real-world scent data to fuel ongoing AI development. The catalyst could uplift investor sentiment and validate AIMD&#039;s multi-industry addressable market.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Zacks SCR publishes coverage on AIMD&#039;s AI Nose platform.</li><li>Highlights Smell ID and Smell Language Model; potential uses in semiconductors, robotics, healthcare.</li><li>Discusses Smell Intelligence Network to feed real-world scent data for AI models.</li><li>Forward-looking statements warn of losses and capital needs; risks disclosed.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Ainos, Inc. (AIMD)</strong>: Subject of the coverage; AI Nose platform and Smell AI potential; catalysts possible from Zacks SCR report.</li><li><strong>Ainos, Inc. (AIMDW)</strong>: Warrant counterpart; potential price action linked to AIMD coverage and sentiment.</li><li><strong>Zacks Small-Cap Research (ZACKS-SCR)</strong>: Published coverage on AIMD; may influence sentiment and investor interest.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Research Analysis</h3>
    <p>Category: Research Analysis / Industry News. The piece relays an external analyst report and frames AIMD&#039;s technology in a broader market context, signaling validation and potential growth avenues for AIMD&#039;s Smell AI platform.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Zacks SCR coverage may trigger renewed analyst interest and investor inquiries.</li><li>Positive signals for AIMD&#039;s TAM across semiconductors, robotics, and healthcare.</li><li>Zacks SCR report detail could broaden AIMD&#039;s exposure if shared with institutions.</li><li>Forward-looking risk disclosures may cap near-term upside.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Date: August 6, 2026.</li><li>Company: Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIMD, AIMDW).</li><li>Zacks Small-Cap Research published a coverage report on AIMD&#039;s AI Nose platform.</li><li>AI Nose components: Smell ID, Smell Language Model (SLM); ppb-level scent detection.</li><li>Early applications include semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, healthcare; Smell Intelligence Network; SmellTech-as-a-Service.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish near-term on AIMD; watch for pilot deals and partnerships in 1–3 quarters.</p>
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<p><strong id="dateline">HOUSTON, TX / <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/'>ACCESS Newswire</a> / August 6, 2026 / </strong>Ainos, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIMD">AIMD</a>, AIMDW)) ("Ainos" or the "Company") today announced that Zacks Small-Cap Research ("Zacks SCR") has published a research report covering Ainos' AI Nose platform and the Company's efforts to develop digital scent intelligence for artificial intelligence applications.</p><p>The report discusses Ainos' approach to converting airborne chemical signals into structured digital scent data through <strong>AI Nose</strong>, <strong>Smell ID</strong>, and the Company's developing <strong>Smell Language Model ("SLM")</strong>. The report discusses Ainos' efforts to apply <strong>Smell AI</strong> technology across semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, healthcare infrastructure, and other potential applications.</p><p>The report discusses Ainos' development of an AI-enabled scent intelligence platform designed to provide machines with an additional perception layer beyond existing sensing technologies. It examines how digital scent data may enable intelligent systems to interpret chemical patterns that complement existing forms of environmental sensing.</p><p>The report also discusses Ainos' strategy of developing a <strong>Smell Intelligence Network</strong>, where deployed AI Nose systems generate real-world scent data that can support the continued development of Smell ID libraries and AI models. The report discusses Ainos' accumulated industrial scent data, primarily generated from semiconductor manufacturing environments, and its role in supporting the Company's ongoing Smell AI development.</p><p>The report discusses semiconductor manufacturing as an early application area for AI Nose, including Ainos' collaboration with industry partners and its efforts to deploy AI Nose systems in semiconductor production environments. The report also discusses potential applications in robotics, where digital scent intelligence may provide an additional environmental perception capability, as well as healthcare-related initiatives including digital breath intelligence research.</p><p>The full Zacks SCR report can be accessed here: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/osqq"><u>https://s27.q4cdn.com/906368049/files/News/2026/Zacks_SCR_Research_08052026_AIMD_Sorensen_note.pdf</u></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&#174;, 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"><u>https://www.ainos.com</u></a>. Follow Ainos on X, formerly known as Twitter, (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/7ws8"><u>@AinosInc</u></a>) and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/ajky"><u>LinkedIn</u></a> to stay up-to-date. Visit media room <a href="https://ainos.suite.accessnewswire.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>https://ainos.suite.accessnewswire.com</u></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"><u>ir@ainos.com</u></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/zacks-small-cap-research-covers-ainos-ai-nose-platform-and-expans-1203383'>press release</a> on ACCESS Newswire<br/><br/>
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Zacks Small-Cap Research published coverage of AIMD's AI Nose platform, emphasizing Smell ID and the Smell Language Model. The report frames potential applications across semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, and healthcare, and outlines a Smell Intelligence Network that could generate real-world scent data to fuel ongoing AI development. The catalyst could uplift investor sentiment and validate AIMD's multi-industry addressable market.

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Zacks Small-Cap Research Covers Ainos' AI Nose Platform and Expansion of Smell AI Applications

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