Sources: CDC NYTS 2023 · Grand View Research E-cigarette Market 2025 · Singapore TVCA passed 6 Mar 2026, enforcement 1 May 2026 · HSA Handbook on Exercising Due Care 2026.
Regulation-driven demand, recurring revenue: hardware sells under compliance pressure, and SaaS compounds behind every installed device — a fast-growing market with a defensible first-mover position in two regions no incumbent has entered.
Sources: 360iResearch Vape Detector Market 2025–2032 · Grand View Research E-cigarette Market 2025. Singapore SAM is a VapeDeteKt internal estimate of TVCA-regulated venue spend — directional.
Tri-sensor AI fusion combines particulate sizing, gas-resistance thermal profiling and multi-oxide chemical selectivity — two orthogonal discrimination methods cross-checked. Accuracy from 300+ in-house detection tests: >99% success, <1% false positives.
| Dimension | HALO / Motorola | VapeDeteKt Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Air sampling | Passive diffusion | Active MagLev sampling |
| Detection response | 10+ seconds | <3 seconds |
| Gas discrimination | Single-method | Tri-sensor AI fusion |
| Classifies vape vs spray vs smoke | Limited | Yes — 4-class + CO confirmation |
| Building-automation (BMS) integration | Limited | 23 protocol connectors |
| 3-year total cost of ownership | ~US$1,900 | ~US$1,015 (≈50% lower) |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 3-year full replacement |
| Singapore channel fit | Distributor / commercial | Regulator-evaluated / institutional |
Same evaluator, different verdict: HALO wins on brand and distribution. VapeDeteKt Ultra wins on the measurable capability an A*STAR / NTU / MOH reviewer actually tests — response time, discrimination accuracy, BMS integration — at roughly half the 3-year cost.
HALO positioning per published company materials (halodetect.com); coverage and channel from VapeDeteKt competitor research, Feb 2026. TCO figures from VapeDeteKt internal pricing model — verify before external citation.
Instant on-device feedback — green / red / amber / deep-orange states visible from across the room, plus audible buzzer. Cloud push notification dispatched simultaneously.
Native integration with BACnet, Modbus, KNX, MQTT and 19 more — specified-in to building-automation stacks, not bolted on as an afterthought.
Fleet management, real-time alerts, floor-plan localisation and compliance evidence trail — SaaS that runs behind every installed device.
No cameras, no audio recording. Schools and hospitals can deploy in washrooms and private areas where imaging is legally prohibited.
Pricing and margin figures from VapeDeteKt Ultra business model (Antler investor deck, Apr 2026). ARR figures are illustrative at US$72/unit/yr. Singapore SAM and 5-year projections available in the full investor pack.
Founding COO of Maker Village (MeitY) — a leading Indian electronic-hardware incubator. Hands-on experience taking devices from design to manufacture.
Y Combinator alumni and US State Department IVLP fellow — access to international capital, partners and markets.
Built and validated VapeDeteKt Ultra end-to-end: active-sampling hardware, tri-sensor AI, and the Danum Air OS platform.
Ready to share: this briefing, the full investor pack, and the product brochure — packaged for onward forwarding.
Working, validated hardware. The only active-sampling architecture in the category. A privacy-first, BMS-integrated platform — and a 3-year full-replacement warranty that no incumbent matches.