The corona pandemic also determines the CES 2015, and not just organizationally. With AirPop, a company founded in the year 2015 comes on the scene and presents the smart breathing mask Active + at the virtual technology show, which with an intelligent Sensor and its own app.

The heart of the breathing mask is the Halo sensor, which connects to the Android smartphone or iPhone via Bluetooth . It is powered by a button cell that is supposed to last for six months. The sensor collects data on breathing behavior, breathing cycle, pollutants trapped in the filter and more. In Active mode, Halo also detects breaths per minute or per step, which are then collected in the app. The iOS app has an interface to Apple HealthKit.

The filters of the AirPop Active + are clipped into the mask and, according to the manufacturer, should 99 Stop percent of all PM-0.3 particles, including dust, allergens, fine dust and microbial particles. The halo sensor warns when the halo sensor needs to be changed.

The fabric mask is washable and seals with a soft-touch membrane. Due to the 3D shape, the filter does not lie directly on the face, which is supposed to benefit the comfort.

Halo-Sensor

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Sales start in February The AirPop Active + should be available in February in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The price is 150 euros. AirPop offers the Active + in black, white and yellow. The scope of delivery includes four easy-change filters, each with a maximum of hours of use.

In addition to AirPop, gaming specialist Razer also presented a breathing mask at the CES 2021. The N 95 mask with LED lighting and a transparent front is called Project Hazel, but it is still a concept and not closed for the foreseeable future buy.

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