While most umbrellas can protect you from the rain, this one also tracks air pollution data. The Sensing Umbrella was created and conceived by Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design students Saurabh Datta, Simon Herzog and Akarsh Sanghi as well as Italian ToDo Design's Giorgio Olivero. The team used an Arduino Yun micro controller to measure carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide pollution levels.
To make the Sensing Umbrella visually appealing as well, the team used sparking LED lights to visualize the air pollution data. The responsive light display changes colors and rhythm to alert people around it to local air pollution levels. The timestamped and geolocated information then gets uploaded and stored to Cloud for further analyzing.
Pollution-Sensing Umbrellas
This Smart Umbrella Collects and Visualizes Air Pollution Data
Trend Themes
1. Smart Umbrellas - Exploring the integration of technology in everyday items like umbrellas to provide additional functionalities.
2. Air Pollution Tracking - Developing tools and devices that can measure and visualize air pollution data for greater awareness and understanding.
3. Cloud Data Analysis - Leveraging cloud technology to collect, store, and analyze environmental data for improved decision-making and insights.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - Integrating technology into fashion accessories like umbrellas to create innovative and functional products.
2. Environmental Monitoring - Providing solutions and devices for tracking and analyzing environmental factors, such as air pollution.
3. Data Analytics - Developing tools and platforms for collecting and analyzing data, particularly for environmental and sustainability purposes.