Author: Calin Manta

Vertical progress — the act of doing new things and taking them from 0 to 1 — is where I have always found fulfillment. Every day, I set aside at least an hour to lie down on my sofa, dream with my eyes open, and let my imagination soar. My mind instinctively brews up ideas, ranging from imagining new materials to testing my mind’s new found ability of mistakenly dialing ⨀⍶⌿⍲: a food delivering service on an alien planet while trying to invoke ⨀⍷⌿⌰, my benefactor, to thank him for the new recipe for the air-based energy drinks. Imagining the future is my happy place.

Approximately 40% of the planet’s population — 3,619,000,000 people — live in less developed countries (excluding China). It is crucial for these countries to catch up with the developed world, but their growth comes with a price. When these nations develop, the energy requirements of the world will likely double, leading to a significant increase in pollution and its catastrophic effects on our planet. The challenge lies not in preventing the development of these countries, but in promoting their sustainable growth by seeking alternative energy sources.

This realization led me to create AIRO, an innovative project designed to revolutionize the way we perceive and manage the air we breathe. At the heart of AIRO is the AIRO A1, an advanced device that measures air quality in various settings, such as homes, offices, and public spaces. With cutting-edge sensors and AI technology, the AIRO A1 provides real-time data on air quality, empowering individuals to take control of the air they breathe.

The AIRO Network, an interconnected ecosystem, encourages people to collaborate, learn about, and take action to improve air quality. This network securely shares and stores air quality data anonymously collected by AIRO A1 devices, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Members of the AIRO Network can earn AIRO Credits for making positive changes that contribute to better air quality in their environment.

In envisioning a world where every breath counts, I invite you to join me on this journey of dreaming and creating a sustainable future. Let’s focus on vertical progress and revolutionize air quality monitoring and management in developing countries. With AIRO, we can turn our dreams of clean air and better breathing for all into a reality.