Israeli Startup Turns Dyson Vacuums Into Drug Detectors

Imagine if the same vacuum that cleans your office could also detect dangerous substances before they cause harm.

IDenta, an Israeli detection technology company, has developed forensic testing kits that can identify suspected drugs and explosives on the spot. The science behind these one-time-use kits came from founder Baruch Glattstein, who developed the technology and now serves as the company's CTO alongside his son Amichai, the CEO.

The breakthrough isn't just in what the technology can detect. It's in how accessible they're making it. The company currently works with government agencies, but their partnership with Dyson vacuums points to a future where rapid substance detection becomes part of everyday safety protocols.

"We have ambitions of working for consumer markets, parents, workplaces and schools," Amichai Glattstein told CTech at the Defense Tech Expo 2026 in Tel Aviv. The vision extends far beyond traditional security applications.

The Ripple Effect

IDenta's technology represents a shift in how communities might approach safety. Instead of waiting for specialized forensic teams, first responders, school administrators, or workplace safety officers could screen suspicious substances immediately.

The single-device solution that screens for 51 different substances eliminates the need for multiple testing kits or lab analysis. That speed could mean the difference between preventing exposure and dealing with its aftermath.

Israel's defense technology sector has experienced rapid growth since October 7, moving from emergency adaptation to sustained innovation. IDenta's journey from government contractor to potential consumer product shows how battlefield-proven solutions can transition into tools that protect everyday spaces.

The company's approach of making professional-grade detection accessible to non-experts could reshape how schools handle suspected drugs or how workplaces respond to safety concerns. Parents might one day have the same screening capabilities that law enforcement uses today.

As detection technology becomes more portable and user-friendly, communities gain new tools to protect their members without waiting for specialists to arrive.