AirOn: Face Masks Meet Smart Tech

“Innovate Above and Beyond”

Kadeem Joseph, Diallo Sambury, Alim Williams, Shane Garraway, Ramon Parchment

From left: Kadeem Joseph, Diallo Sambury, Alim Williams, Shane Garraway, Ramon Parchment. Photo by Nicole Coard.

AirOn was created by five friends who met at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering. Alim Williams, Diallo Sambury, Kadeem Joseph, Ramon Parchment, and Shane Garraway came together to find a solution to create face masks that can protect against harmful bacteria in the air.

The company’s AirFusion Mask is a breathable filtered mask that uses smart technology to allow the user to breathe fresh air. The mask includes an N95 filter and a rechargeable turbine system that moves exhausted air from the nose and mouth. The mask can be adjusted for comfort. “Our masks are worn by a wide variety of users, including fitness enthusiasts, bodybuilders, and your everyday commuter looking for that extra added comfort when wearing a premium face mask for a long time,” Ramon says.