The makers of a new invention claim it is now possible to monitor the air quality wherever you go.

Inventors of the AirBeam say their technology can help track polluted air that can lead to illnesses like asthma and bronchitis.

The machine, created by the Brooklyn nonprofit organization HabitatMap, measures small particles of matter that are breathed in every day.

Creator Michael Heimbinder says these particles get into people's lungs and can damage people's health.

The AirBeam pulls air in and takes a measurement of the quality of air every second. It then sends that measurement via Bluetooth to its AirCasting app. On the app, people can see data from others who also use AirBeam. Users can also see where the pollution hot zones are in their neighborhoods.

Heimbinder says the information could get people to change their habits.

The AirBeam is available for about $200 and weighs 8 ounces.