LG's New Face Mask Runs On A Battery & Purifies The Air For You
As the COVID-19 era continues, LG announced a battery-powered face mask that sports some hi-tech internals. The mask not only purifies air, but also allows its wearer to breath effortlessly. Given the impact of the pandemic, not to mention the paucity of Personal Protective Equipment, LG is now taking its innovative mobile phone ideas to the world of face masks.
The South Korean tech giant is set to unveil its latest PPE concept at the IFA 2020 tech convention. LG is best known for its wide range of appliances, from refrigerators, washing machines to mobile phones and more. That said, the tech company is also known for its broad array of air-conditioners and purifiers, and its expertise in that department further strengthens its claim as a global leader in clean air solutions. Now, LG is fittingly implementing its air-purifying technology expertise into face masks, at a time when other tech companies are doing whatever it takes to help combat the pandemic.
According to LG, its upcoming PuriCare PPE is less of a face mask, and more of a “Wearable Air Purifier.” It comes equipped with dual fans, including a patented Respiratory Sensor that helps adjust air-flow when breathing and exhaling. Aside from having technology that makes air less restricted, it also comes with two medical-grade H13 HEPA filters. The company claims that the PuriCare has a 820 mAh capacity battery that is rated to last up to two hours in high mode, or stretched up to eight hours when set to low. This ultra-portable on-face air-purifier is scheduled for release as early as the fourth quarter of this year.
Despite the seemingly divisive reception of face masks on social media, LG is certainly not holding back and is integrating more technology into them. In fact, the PuriCare isn't the only tech innovation that LG unveiled, as the mask's case is just as filled with tech as the mask itself. For example, when not in use, the case that not only charges the wearable air-purifier, but also kills any germs it might have using UV-LED lights. In addition, it can also sync to a phone via the LG ThinQ app, and provide notifications when it's time for the filters to be replaced.
This won't be the last time people see LG tackle this type of tech though, as LG President Dan Song even mentions that the company's product lineup focusing on health and hygiene is continually “growing.” There's certainly no shortage of innovation when it comes to hi-tech face masks, and LG isn't the only company investing in this market. For example, a Japanese start-up developed a voice translating face mask earlier this year.
Source: LG