Dyson adds camera to purifier to track you with fresh air
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– Dyson’s new Find+Follow Purifier Cool is the company’s first bladeless fan with an AI-powered camera to track people in a room, directing airflow toward them and turning off when the room is empty.
– The purifier costs $894.99, captures 99.97% of ultrafine particles as small as 0.3 microns, and traps allergens, odors, and viruses.
– It connects to Wi-Fi for remote control via Dyson’s app, but images are processed locally by AI for presence detection only, not recognition, and are deleted immediately after analysis.
– The camera’s use for presence detection is noted as potentially overkill since simpler sensors could suffice, but Dyson is known for applying extensive engineering to solutions.
– The purifier automatically oscillates to direct air toward multiple people in a room, adjusts airflow intensity based on pollutant levels, and is Matter-compatible for smart home integration.
Dyson has unveiled its latest innovation in air purification: the Find+Follow Purifier Cool, a bladeless fan that integrates an AI-powered camera to track people in a room and direct fresh air their way. While the company has long used cameras and artificial intelligence in its robotic vacuums, this is the first time it has applied the technology to a stationary purifier, where the goal is not navigation but intelligent airflow and energy efficiency.
Available now from Dyson’s online and retail stores for $894.99, the Find+Follow Purifier Cool captures and traps 99.97 percent of ultrafine particles as small as 0.3 microns. That includes allergens, viruses, and particles that cause unpleasant odors. The device connects to Wi-Fi, allowing remote adjustments via the Dyson mobile app.
The camera, housed in a periscope-like design, processes images locally using the purifier’s AI vision system, ensuring privacy. No images are uploaded to the cloud, and they are deleted immediately after real-time analysis. The system does not recognize individual people; it only detects presence. Some may argue that a camera is overkill for presence detection, given simpler sensors could do the job, but Dyson is known for applying extensive engineering resources to even the simplest problems.
When you move around a room, the purifier adjusts its oscillation to keep a steady stream of fresh air flowing in your direction. If multiple people are present, the airflow intelligently shifts back and forth between them. The device also ramps up its intensity when it detects higher pollutant levels.
The Find+Follow Purifier Cool is Matter-compatible, meaning it can be integrated into smart home ecosystems like Apple Home and Google Home. This addition makes it a versatile component for any connected home, combining air quality management with intelligent, responsive comfort.
(Source: The Verge)
