TKOResearch Labs
Democratizing science by providing smaller organizations and home scientists with professional-grade resources and safety systems to enable broader application of practical sciences.
Our Mission
TKOResearch Labs operates as the R&D division of TKOResearch LLC, bringing nearly 20 years of intelligence community technical expertise and cybersecurity leadership to scientific innovation. Our goal is to democratize science through enabling smaller scale organizations and home scientists to access professional-grade resources and safety systems.
We empower non-professional scientists—from home-school chemistry labs to at-home beverage and wine making or essential oil distillation—with better measures to ensure safe, secure, and AI-assisted exploration of the sciences.
Our Laboratory Systems
Current R&D focus and laboratory operations designed to make science safer and more accessible.
HELIX Sensor & Sensor Kit
Current Primary R&D Focus
Our main R&D focus: a mesh network of multispectral safety instrumentation including electrochemical sensors to identify environmental risks in a cost-effective way. The HELIX Sensor will eventually evolve into LabSense and AI-assisted edge-first AI SaaS enabled platforms.
Key Features:
- ✓Mesh network of multispectral sensors
- ✓Electrochemical detection for environmental risks
- ✓Cost-effective safety instrumentation
- ✓Foundation for future AI and HomeAssistant integration
“HELIX Sensor provides affordable, professional-grade environmental monitoring for home laboratories, small research facilities, and educational settings.”
OASIS Laboratory
O'Connor Analytical & Scientific Investigative Space
A multidisciplinary micro-forensics laboratory combining Digital Forensics + Physical/Chemical Forensics + Emerging Bio/Molecular capabilities. Built to professional standards with $15–30k+ equivalent commercial value at a fraction of the cost. OASIS provides DFIR and forensic services for materials fraud, private insurance investigation, and specialized investigative needs (excluding testimonial work).
Core Services:
- ✓Digital forensics & cyber-physical investigations
- ✓Analytical chemistry & trace forensics
- ✓Microscopy & microanalysis (40–5000X)
- ✓Materials fraud & contamination analysis
- ✓Electronics & hardware forensics
Professional-Grade Equipment:
Trinocular microscope with 4K imaging • TLC analysis • Distillation & filtration • Spectroscopy • Environmental monitoring • Network forensics • RF/SDR analysis • Electronics workstation • Chain-of-custody compliant
“One of the most complete, multidiscipline home forensic labs assembled—reaching 70–75% of a functional DFI + chemical + microbio forensics lab capability.”
Future Vision: LabSense
Secondary Long-Term Objective
The HELIX Sensor will eventually evolve into LabSense—an AI-assisted edge-first AI SaaS enabled platform with a family of sensors and integrations throughout ecosystems like HomeAssistant, computer vision, and assistance systems.
LabSense represents our long-term vision for democratizing science: providing home-school chemistry labs, beverage makers, distillers, and hobbyist scientists with AI-powered safety monitoring, automated protocols, and intelligent guidance for safe exploration of practical sciences.
OASIS Laboratory Capabilities
Professional-grade multidisciplinary forensics laboratory with comprehensive analytical capabilities across digital, chemical, biological, and environmental domains
Digital Forensics
Network & Protocol Analysis
• LAN tap for network traffic capture
• RTL-SDR V3 for RF signal monitoring
• WiFi/IoT security analysis
Hardware Forensics
• Oscilloscope & logic analyzer
• ESP32/IoT board prototyping
• PCB inspection & firmware analysis
• Soldering station with fume extraction
Analytical Chemistry
Wet Chemistry (~90% maturity)
• Complete volumetric glassware (1–500 mL)
• Distillation apparatus (500 mL–2L)
• Suction filtration & Büchner setup
• Hot plates, Bunsen burner, stirring
Trace Analysis
• TLC plates (GF254) with UV illumination
• Spectroscopy (340–1050 nm)
• Refractometer for density analysis
• Drug residue & contamination test kits
Microscopy
Advanced Imaging (~85% maturity)
• Trinocular microscope (40–5000X)
• 4K USB camera & LED illumination
• Stage & ocular micrometers (calibrated)
• 260+ prepared reference slides
Sample Preparation
• Histology staining kit & positive slides
• Malachite green, formalin stains
• Capillary tubes, concave slides
• Fiber, hair, pollen, spore analysis
Environmental & Safety Monitoring
✓ 15-in-1 air quality meter (CO/CO₂/HCHO/TVOC/PM)
✓ Combustible gas & water leak detection
✓ Smoke/CO interconnected alarm system
✓ Geiger counter for radiation baseline
✓ Industrial-grade PPE & safety equipment
✓ Chemical storage cabinets (flammable/corrosive)
✓ Fume hood with ducting & fire suppression
Evidence & Documentation
✓ Tamper-evident VOID seals with serial numbers
✓ Multi-format thermal label printers
✓ Surveillance camera system (Wyze, Tapo PTZ)
✓ Audio recording for documentation
✓ Secure lockable evidence storage
✓ SDS compliance system & hazard labeling
✓ Chain-of-custody protocols
Professional Capability Assessment
Comparable to small professional forensics labs • Top 1% of home laboratory completeness
What OASIS Can Do
Operational capabilities across digital forensics, analytical chemistry, and trace evidence analysis
Digital & Cyber-Physical Forensics
- •Network traffic capture & analysis (LAN tap + Wireshark)
- •RF emissions & SDR spectrum analysis
- •PCB inspection & firmware interrogation
- •IoT vulnerability testing (ESP32, Zigbee)
- •Security camera analysis & IR/UV examination
- •Data logging & sensor network development
Chemistry & Analytical Testing
- •TLC separation & identification
- •Distillation, crystallization, & filtration
- •Solvent purification & organic compound analysis
- •Refractive index matching & density measurements
- •UV fluorescence & spectroscopic analysis
- •Trace chemical detection & contamination screening
Forensics & Biological Analysis
- •Microscopic examination & staining (40–5000X)
- •Fiber, hair, pollen, & spore identification
- •Soil & particulate analysis
- •Basic microbiology sample preparation
- •Crystal morphology & microcrystalline tests
- •Blood spatter pattern microscopy
Environmental & Safety
- •VOC, HCHO, PM, CO₂ continuous monitoring
- •Combustible gas leak detection
- •Environmental toxicology assessments
- •Radiation baseline surveys
- •Chain-of-custody documentation
- •SDS compliance & hazard management
Laboratory Maturity Level
~70–75% of a functional DFI + Chemical + Microbio forensics lab
Built at approximately $4k with equipment value equivalent to $15–30k+ commercial lab setups. Exceeds typical undergraduate teaching labs in completeness and matches 60–70% of small startup forensic lab baseline requirements.
Why Our Systems Matter
Combining AI, sensor technology, and automation to create safer, smarter laboratories.
AI Integration
Advanced artificial intelligence for intelligent monitoring and automation.
Compact Design
Space-efficient systems designed for diverse research environments.
Safety First
Automated safety protocols and real-time hazard detection.
Educational Ready
Optimized for deployment in educational institutions.
Partnership Opportunities
We're actively seeking partners who share our vision of advancing laboratory capabilities through intelligent automation. This is more than technology—it's a mission.
Equipment Manufacturers
Collaborate on integrating cutting-edge lab equipment with our intelligent systems.
Research Institutions
Partner with us to pilot and refine laboratory automation technologies.
Educational Deployments
Bring advanced laboratory capabilities to schools and universities.
Join Us in Advancing Laboratory Science
Whether you're an equipment manufacturer looking to integrate AI capabilities, a research institution interested in piloting our systems, or an educational facility seeking advanced laboratory automation—we want to hear from you.
Our Vision & Commitment
TKOResearch Labs is independently funded to support the pursuit of financial independence free of corporate hegemony while utilizing extensive IT, cybersecurity, and intelligence community professional skills and expertise.
We believe in democratizing science—making professional-grade laboratory resources and safety systems accessible to smaller organizations, educational institutions, and home scientists. From home-school chemistry labs to beverage making and essential oil distillation, we aim to enable safe, secure, and AI-assisted exploration of practical sciences for everyone.
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