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🌳 Community Avian and Air Quality Network for Observing Pollution Year-round (CANOPY)

CANOPY Sensor Node

CANOPY is an innovative, community-centered environmental sensing initiative that deploys smart, modular sensor systems to collect and share real-time data year-round. Built to support public health, ecological research, and emergency response, CANOPY offers continuous, high-resolution insights into local atmospheric and biodiversity conditions.

🔍 Key Features

  • 🦜 Avian Biodiversity Monitoring
    Automated birdsong identification every 3 seconds tracks local bird populations and migration patterns.

  • 🌦️ Meteorological Sensing
    Monitors barometric pressure, temperature, humidity, dew point, rainfall, wind speed, and direction at 1-second intervals for weather-aware alerts.

  • 💡 Optical Monitoring
    Continuously measures UV, visible, and near-infrared (NIR) light levels to support outdoor safety and ecological research.

  • 🌫️ Air Quality Monitoring
    Tracks particulate matter (PM0.1 to PM10) and CO₂ every second to identify pollution hotspots and assess respiratory risks.

  • 🌍 Additional Environmental Indicators
    Detects ground-level ozone, lightning strikes, and ambient radiation to expand environmental situational awareness.

  • 📷 Sky Imaging
    Upward-facing cameras capture real-time cloud conditions for atmospheric context and climate analysis.

  • 🔋 Smart Power Management
    Intelligent energy systems ensure 24/7 reliable operation across all sensing platforms.

  • 📊 Open Data & Visualization
    All data is freely available through interactive public dashboards—empowering community science, education, and policy-making.

  • 🧩 Scalable & Modular Design
    Easily integrates new sensors and expands to additional locations as the network grows.

CANOPY embodies a community-first vision of environmental intelligence—uniting data on biodiversity, air quality, and weather into a single, accessible platform.


🚦 STRASS – Smart TRaffic Awareness Sensing System

STRASS Sensor Setup

STRASS is a real-time environmental and traffic monitoring system deployed at traffic intersections to inform urban planning, public health, and smart traffic control. Through advanced sensing and open data, STRASS enables dynamic, high-resolution insight into pollution and traffic patterns.

🔍 Key Features

  • 🌫️ Air Quality Monitoring
    Second-by-second measurement of PM and CO₂ to assess pollution in high-traffic areas.

  • 🦉 Avian Monitoring
    Detects birdsong every 3 seconds to track biodiversity in urban spaces.

  • 🌡️ Meteorological Sensing
    Monitors key atmospheric variables in real time for public health and safety.

  • 🔊 Noise Monitoring
    Captures ambient sound levels to identify noise pollution and its effects on well-being.

  • 🚦 Traffic Light Integration
    Syncs with existing systems to enable adaptive, environmentally responsive traffic flow.

🚀 Use Cases

  • Dynamic Tolling
    Adjust congestion pricing based on pollution levels to encourage cleaner commuting.

  • Adaptive Signal Timing
    Optimize light cycles to reduce idling and emissions.

  • Public Health Alerts
    Automatically issue warnings during pollution spikes, especially in vulnerable zones.

  • Urban Planning Support
    Inform long-term infrastructure decisions using environmental trend data.

  • Environmental Justice
    Provide communities with transparent, localized environmental data to support equity-focused policy.


🚗 MASK – Mints Automobile Sensing Kit

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MASK is a compact, vehicle-mounted environmental sensing unit designed for mobile deployment. Mounted on a vehicle’s license plate, it collects real-time environmental and GPS data across urban and rural routes.

🔍 Key Features

  • 🌦️ Mobile Weather Sensing
    Continuously tracks pressure, temperature, humidity, and dew point while on the move.

  • 🌫️ Mobile Air Quality Monitoring
    Measures PM (PM0.1 to PM10) and CO₂ every second to map pollution hotspots.

  • 📍 Location & Motion Tracking
    GPS and IMU data enhance context and precision in environmental measurements.

  • 🔋 Portable Power
    Internal battery offers 6+ hours of operation for flexible deployment.

  • 🛠️ Easy Installation
    License plate mount allows secure, tool-free installation and quick transfers between vehicles.

🚀 Use Cases

  • Pollution Mapping on the Move
    Track air quality around schools, parks, and industrial zones.

  • Health Research & Surveillance
    Enable mobile studies of environmental exposure in real time.

  • Rapid Emergency Response
    Deploy to disaster zones for on-the-ground environmental diagnostics.

  • Environmental Justice
    Visualize disparities in pollution exposure to guide equitable policymaking.


🎽 WESTA – Wearable Environmental Sensing for Tracking Air

WESTA on Vest
WESTA on Armband

WESTA is a personal, wearable environmental sensor system that provides real-time insight into the air you breathe. Lightweight and rechargeable, it’s designed for daily wear while walking, biking, or exercising outdoors.

🔍 What WESTA Measures

  • 🌫️ Air Quality
    Detects PM (PM0.1 to PM10) and CO₂ every second.

  • 🌡️ Weather
    Tracks temperature, humidity, pressure, and dew point.

  • 📍 GPS & Motion
    Logs location and activity data to map your exposure.

  • 🔋 Rechargeable Power
    Over 4 hours of use per charge.

🧑‍🏃 How to Wear It

  • Armband – Comfortable for everyday use during exercise.
  • Vest Patch – Discreet chest-mounted option with Velcro attachment.

🔮 What’s Coming Next

WESTA+ will include biometric sensors for:

  • Heart rate and variability
  • Skin temperature
  • Blood oxygen levels
  • Sweat response

💡 Why WESTA Matters

  • Stay Safer – Get alerts when air quality dips below healthy levels.
  • Make Smarter Choices – Know when and where it's safe to be outdoors.
  • Advance Justice – Contribute to open datasets that expose environmental inequalities.

🌙 DREAM – Desktop Recorder for Environmental Air & Metrics

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DREAM is a bedside and desktop air quality sensing system designed to bring peace of mind and healthier living to your personal space. By continuously monitoring the air around you, DREAM empowers better sleep, improved well-being, and greater awareness of your environment—all powered by Mints AI.

🔍 Key Features

  • 🌫️ Air Quality Monitoring
    Tracks particulate matter (PM₁, PM₂.₅, PM₁₀) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) in real time to ensure your breathing space remains safe and clean.

  • 🌡️ Comfort & Climate Metrics
    Monitors temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure to optimize room comfort and reduce sleep disruption.

  • 🔥 Methane Detection
    Provides early alerts for methane leaks, enhancing home safety and indoor environmental awareness.

  • 😴 Sleep-Ready Design
    Compact, quiet, and bedside-friendly—built to support restorative rest while safeguarding air quality through the night.

  • 📊 Personalized Insights
    Data collected by DREAM integrates with Mints AI dashboards, offering clear visualizations and actionable recommendations tailored to your home.

  • 🔋 Reliable & Continuous Monitoring
    Designed for 24/7 operation with efficient power management to ensure uninterrupted coverage.

🚀 Use Cases

  • Healthy Sleep
    Detect factors that disturb rest—like rising CO₂ or humidity—so you can adjust your environment for better sleep quality.

  • Everyday Wellness
    Track pollutants and comfort conditions in your bedroom, home office, or living space.

  • Home Safety
    Identify methane presence early to mitigate risks.

  • Smart Living
    Pair with other Mints AI devices to build a holistic, data-driven view of your indoor environment.


DREAM embodies Mints AI’s vision of smarter, healthier living—delivering the insights you need to breathe easy and sleep soundly.