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Indoor Air Monitors

The Speck Gauges Air Quality Inside Your Home

— March 19, 2015 — Lifestyle
The Speck is an indoor air monitor device that doesn't just monitor the level of particulates in the air, but also helps users take action to eliminate harmful materials. It was developed by researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute.

Speck is claimed to be able to detect particulate levels more precisely than other products because of its use of machine learning algorithms. This allows for the device to provide highly accurate data on particulates, which can get lodged in the lungs and increase the risk of heart and lung disease.

The Speck is equipped with WiFi, which allows users to upload data onto a free web service that also comes with analytical tools. The availability of detailed, precise data helps users take measures to reduce particulate exposure.

The word 'pollution' normally gets people thinking about the urban outdoors, but many of our own homes are polluted on the inside. The Speck empowers users to take action and forge a clean indoor living space.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Indoor Air Quality Monitors - Develop high-tech air monitors with advanced features for precise detection and monitoring, and user-friendly control.
2. Machine Learning-based Indoor Air Quality Devices - Combine machine learning algorithms with indoor air quality devices to achieve highly accurate data analysis, real-time monitoring, and better user experience.
3. Analytics Tools for Indoor Air Quality - Create integrated web services and analytical tools that allow users to access detailed data analysis and make informed decisions on reducing particulate exposure.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Manufacture and distribute smart indoor air quality monitors as a new category of consumer electronics that address growing concerns about air pollution and health risks.
2. Home Automation - Incorporate indoor air quality monitors as part of home automation systems that enable users to control and manage their living environment more efficiently.
3. Iot and Cloud Services - Develop integrated IoT and cloud services that collect, analyze, and share indoor air quality data from multiple sources, including smart indoor air quality monitors, and offer personalized solutions for users.
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