# Air Quality-Measuring Sensors The 'PocketLab Air' Tracks the Air Around You for Personal Research By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketlab-air References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/pocketlab-air-pollution-monitor-15-11-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/850087978/pocketlab-air-measure-whats-in-your-air) The 'PocketLab Air' is designed to offer you a way to track the air around you to know what you're breathing in when you go about your daily routine. The device works by taking readings on air pollution relating to CO2, ozone and even particles that are present. What's provided is a detailed report that can be accessed via the [accompanying app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-meter-pro) to let you see real-time data that can be used to create a map of information that's sourced directly from citizens. This can be used to chart out where pollution might be worst in a geographical area to call for investigation from officials. The 'PocketLab Air' [air quality monitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vu-air-ionizer) features a battery pack that will provide 24 hours of usage per charge, while the unit is able to save 30,000 data points to the memory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personal Air Quality Monitoring:** The trend of personal air quality monitoring allows individuals to track the air they breathe in their daily routine, promoting awareness and health-conscious decision-making. - **Real-time Data Analysis:** Real-time data analysis enables the creation of detailed reports and maps by collecting air pollution data from citizens, addressing pollution concerns efficiently. - **Battery-powered Air Quality Sensors:** The emerging trend of battery-powered air quality sensors offers prolonged usage periods, allowing for continuous monitoring and data collection. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Environmental Technology:** Environmental technology companies can capitalize on the trend of personal air quality monitoring by developing innovative sensors and apps for individuals to track and analyze air pollution levels. - **Smart City Solutions:** Smart city solution providers can incorporate real-time data analysis from personal air quality monitoring devices to identify areas with high pollution levels, enabling effective urban planning and interventions. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore the market potential of battery-powered air quality sensors and develop compact and user-friendly devices for personal air quality monitoring. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indoor Air-Analyzing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-smart-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Bike-Mounted Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikemounted-air-monitor.md) - [Preventative Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooku-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Personal Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airnotis.md) - [Seven Sensor Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airthings-view-plus.md) - [Environment Monitor Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense1.md) - [Insightful Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrier-air-monitor.md) - [Metaphor-Inspired Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canairi.md) - [Indoor Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airthings.md)