Web3 Sensors of Robonomics Launch Air Quality Monitoring on Hippie Island

The «Altruist» devices enable the monitoring of environmental data such as noise, dust, humidity, pressure, and temperature, subsequently uploading this information to a decentralized storage system.

Ko Pha Ngan, often referred to as the hippie island, is famous for its monthly Full Moon Parties. According to Lonchakov, each event leaves behind a massive amount of waste, which is burned on-site in tanks, leading to unpleasant odors permeating the island.

«I want to analyze the correlation between the lunar calendar, the days following the Full Moon Party, and the increase in particulate matter in the air,» he shared.

In the future, the Robonomics team plans to deploy three additional devices in various locations across the island. The data they gather will be sufficient to analyze how waste management issues are affecting Ko Pha Ngan, ultimately allowing for improvements in the quality of life in the region.

The open sensor network operates on a principle similar to how validators in the Ethereum and Polkadot networks reach consensus on new block information. Anyone can transmit data from sensors to the sensor map by copying a code and launching their own relay nodes.

Robonomics emphasizes individual utilization of devices and aims to create an open dataset on air quality, atmospheric conditions, and noise levels.

«I’ve personally compared readings between Tolyatti and now Cyprus, noticing that sensor measurements vary across different parts of the continent—each area has its unique microclimate in terms of humidity and temperature. Data collected from all devices is automatically sent to our sensors.social map, with records secured on the public blockchain of Robonomics based on Polkadot. This data cannot be altered or deleted,» explained Lonchakov.

The DevKit version of the Altruist, featuring an outdoor monitor, is currently priced at $100, with shipping available worldwide. There are approximately 90 such devices in operation at present.

This summer, the Robonomics team plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo, where they will unveil a finished certified product—a certified indoor monitor for measuring indoor air quality—expected to retail between $200-300. Developers are also preparing for a product launch on Amazon in the fall.

Installing a sensor does not require approval from authorities; however, the data collected is not legally admissible in court.

«We provide a preliminary screening. If a user detects a significant anomaly in the levels of particulate matter, they will need to contact a specialized monitoring service for an air profiling analysis. Our sensor will help identify the best times for such actions,» noted Lonchakov.

For more insights on Robonomics’ ideas and products, check out the latest episode of the «Podcast Society» with Sergey Lonchakov.

It’s worth mentioning that in April, American Bitcoin miners were accused of polluting the air with microparticles.