# Smog-Detecting Wearables These Smart Sensors Monitor a User's Pollution Intake While Cycling By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pollution-intake References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3047789/how-much-smog-did-you-breathe-today-wearable-sensors-measure-your-pollution-intake-while-you?partner=rss) & [columbia.edu](http://www.columbia.edu/cu/bike/) Researchers at Columbia University have developed a wearable device that will monitor your pollution intake as you are biking. With more and more individuals choosing to commute by bike, scientists have become increasingly concerned about our air pollution exposure. While researchers can measure the air quality of a city as a whole, it is harder to know exactly what kind of pollutants cyclists are exposed to during their daily commute. In order to address this pressing health concern, Darby Jack has developed a wearable pollution measuring system. The system is made up of MicroPEM and MicroAeth sensors, which measure your pollution intake by collecting data about fine particulate matter and black carbon. These sensors work in combination with the Hexoskin smart shirt, which measures human data such as breaths per minute, liters per breath and other biometric data. The technology works together to determine how air quality can impact disease and life expectancy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 18% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wearable Pollution Monitoring:** Developing smart wearable devices to monitor air pollution while cycling or commuting could create new opportunities for innovative air pollution solutions for consumers. - **Smart Health Devices:** Integrating sensors to wearable technology like smart shirts & wireless earbuds can create significant opportunities for developing newer and more reliable monitoring solutions. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The growing commitment towards sustainable and environmentally friendly modes of transportation will also create a demand for innovations related to safer and healthier transportation systems. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The emergence of technology-driven micro-sensing health trackers can influence how healthcare interacts with individuals and could lead to new opportunities for personalized health monitoring. - **Transportation:** The incorporation of pollution monitors in transportation is expected to revolutionize the transportation industry, from driving sustainable electric cars to developing innovative transport methods. - **Fashion:** Incorporating micro-sensors into fashion wearable devices can create an additional avenue in the fashion industry for creating safer and healthier products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nicotine-Detecting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor.md) - [Wearer-Analyzing Respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask.md) - [Environment Monitor Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense1.md) - [Heat-Navigating Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wati.md) - [Air Quality-Tracking Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zos-smartwatch-concept.md) - [Indoor Air-Analyzing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-smart-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Preventative Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooku-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Virus-Detecting Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-smartwatch.md) - [Lung Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respira.md)