The new AirVisual Node keeps tabs on both indoor and outdoor air quality. It also provides recommendations to help improve the wellbeing of its users, Gizmag informs.

The Node combines a particle sensor, a CO2 sensor, a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. Information is displayed on an 800 x 480 resolution 5-in LED screen and the device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The battery is said to provide five hours of use and is charged via micro USB. Four areas are tracked by the Node. Outdoor air quality data is pulled in from the internet over Wi-Fi from the closest official monitoring station.

Indoor air quality is tracked in real-time, with the device providing a fine particulate matter (PM2.5) score. This gives an indication of the amount of small particles around that have the potential to damage the throat and lungs, or even to enter the bloodstream.In an emergency, the user receives a notification via the mobile app. An Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign is ongoing for the AirVisual. At the time of writing, pledges start from from US$139. Assuming all goes to plan with the roll-out, shipping is expected from April.

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