Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals lack convenient and engaging methods for monitoring their immediate air quality, hindering their ability to make informed decisions about their environment and potential health risks. Existing air quality monitoring solutions are often stationary, expensive, or lack user-friendly interfaces.
Solution
Networked Artifacts offers Air Lab, a portable air quality monitoring device designed for user-friendly interaction and real-time data analysis. The device measures key indicators such as CO2, VOCs, NOx, temperature, humidity, and air pressure using integrated sensors. Air Lab provides on-device analysis via a built-in E-Paper display and touch bar, allowing users to quickly assess air quality. Users can also connect the device to a computer to download data as .csv files or integrate it with smart home systems via Wi-Fi and MQTT for continuous monitoring.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes individuals concerned about indoor air quality in homes, offices, and educational settings, as well as hobbyists, educators, and researchers interested in environmental monitoring and data analysis.
Features
- Measures CO2, temperature, relative humidity, VOCs, NOx, and air pressure
- On-device analysis and display of air quality data
- Data logging and export via USB as .csv files
- Wi-Fi connectivity and MQTT support for integration with smart home systems
- Open-source firmware for customization and extension
- High CO2 alert mode with visual and audible notifications
- Multi-language support (English, German, Spanish, and more)
- BLE interface for accessing sensor values from smartphones or tablets