This air quality monitor is handheld and crowdsources air pollution data. Currently seeking finances on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, AirBeam by HabitatMap is portable, for personal use and is palm-sized. As part of the AirCasting system, the Bluetooth-connected tool also has an accompanying app and website intended to raise awareness about air pollution.
The awareness-raising aspect is important because urban outdoor pollution causes approximately 1.3 million deaths every year around the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Crowdsourced air quality data is part of the solution, which is where this air quality monitor comes in. By contributing to an expanding open-sourced database, AirBeam not only measures air quality, but also allows you to share that information through its platform.
Portable Pollution Measurement Tools
The AirBeam Air Quality Monitor Collects Crowdsourced Data
Trend Themes
1. Portable Air Quality Monitoring - Developing handheld devices for measuring air pollution enables individuals to track and monitor air quality on the go.
2. Crowdsourced Environmental Data - Utilizing crowdsourcing platforms and tools like AirBeam can help collect and analyze environmental data more comprehensively.
3. Technological Solutions for Pollution Awareness - Integrating mobile apps, websites, and Bluetooth connectivity into pollution monitoring devices helps raise public awareness about air pollution.
Industry Implications
1. Environmental Monitoring Tools - The development of portable air quality monitors like AirBeam creates opportunities for companies in the environmental monitoring industry to offer innovative solutions.
2. Crowdsourcing Platforms - Crowdsourcing platforms, such as HabitatMap, can enhance their offerings by partnering with air quality monitoring devices like AirBeam to gather valuable environmental data.
3. Mobile App Development - The integration of mobile apps in conjunction with air quality monitoring tools presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for mobile app developers to contribute to pollution awareness and data analysis.