New AI Tool Developed at Penn State University Accelerates Food Science Research and Development
A food scientist at Penn State University has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to make food engineering research more accessible and expedite the research and development process. Xu Zhou, from the Department of Food Science, explained that this AI tool, named AgentXtract, allows users to ask questions in natural language and receive explanations grounded in scientific research, eliminating the need to sift through numerous scientific papers or complex equations. The system functions similarly to Penn State Extension’s Tilva app, which provides science-based answers to agricultural questions by mining scientific research data. This innovation aims to streamline the initial stages of research and development within the food industry.