Resources
CALM Sensing Platform — Preliminary Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Development Status | Platform is in active development; specifications may evolve as the hardware is refined. |
| Microcontroller | ESP32-S3 with Bluetooth connectivity and integrated battery management. |
| Display | 1.8” colour display. |
| Power | Rechargeable LiPo battery; Approx. 4–5 hours continuous use. |
| Enclosure | 3D printed (FDM) PLA; Approx. 72 × 81 × 43 mm; Can be redesigned, modified, or augmented to accommodate the creative project. |
| ↳ Form Factor | Portable; suitable for handheld or wearable use. |
| ↳ Mounting / Wearing | Integrated strap slot; can be worn, carried, or mounted on a tripod. |
| Air-Quality Sensor | Laser Induced Graphene (LIG) Sensor developed by the CALM team; housed as a separate sensing component connected to the main device by cable. |
| ↳ Sensor Power | Sensor has its own rechargeable battery. |
| Software Framework | Device → Bluetooth → mobile app → web; platform framework is developed and operational. |
| ↳ Mobile Interface | Custom mobile app communicates with the sensing device. |
| ↳ Data / Web Platform | App communicates with the CALM web platform for data collection and visualization. |
Our Partners
Electronics Additive Manufacturing Lab (E-AM)
Developing the laser-induced graphene (LIG) sensing technology for detecting black carbon.
n-D::Studio Lab
Research-creation lab exploring computational art, sensing technologies, and new forms of human–environment interaction.
DesignWith
A participatory design lab and community space supporting collaborative approaches to sustainability, circular design, and environmental action.
New Frontiers in Research Fund
Supporting high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research addressing complex challenges in Canada and beyond.·
Government of Canada
Supporting the SensingChange research through the New Frontiers in Research Fund.
SENSORIUM
York University’s research centre for digital arts and technology, supporting interdisciplinary research-creation and experimentation.
York University
A leading Canadian research university and institutional home for the CALM and SensingChange research.
OCAD University
Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university and a research partner in SensingChange.