The British technology company Dyson have produced a pair of noise-cancelling air-purifying headphones: the Dyson Zone.

The headphones, which have been in the works for six years, are seen as the company’s first attempt at delving into the production of audio hardware.

According to an article on BBC News, harmful pollutants such as sulphur dioxide are gathered via air filters that are located in each of the ear cups.

A visor that is magnetically connected to the base of the headphones then transfers the purified air into the mouth and lungs of the user.

They have been designed to combat air pollution and are expected to be available for the public in the autumn.

“Air pollution is a global problem – it affects us everywhere we go,” said chief engineer Jake Dyson.

”The Dyson Zone purifies the air you breathe on the move. And unlike face masks, it delivers a plume of fresh air without touching your face, using high-performance filters and two miniaturised air pumps.”

When set in ‘low-filtration mode’, the headphones have a battery life of four hours. Plus, they pair with an app that specifies when filters need to be replaced.