'FirstAscent,' the Japanese baby tech product manufacturer, has created the 'Ainenne,' an advanced AI-powered infant sleep monitor. The Ainenne is intended to be placed near where a baby sleeps so that it can monitor the baby's crying patterns, movement patterns, and sleeping patterns. This data can be viewed on the Ainenne's companion application. Additionally, the Ainenne uses this data to determine the current emotional state of your baby.
Some examples of the emotional states the Ainenne is capable of determining are tiredness, happiness, hunger level, boredness, and comfort. FirstAscent has stated that the Ainenne determines these qualities with roughly 80% accuracy.
Aside from the AI-powered mood detection, the Ainenne also boasts several features that improve the overall comfort of the baby. For example, the device can emit a white noise that helps block harmful noises and sounds while a baby is sleeping. On top of this, the device has a setting that allows it to wake up the baby with a bright, warm light, instead of a ringtone. This is a more natural way to wake up a baby and will lead to a more comfortable infant.
Infant Mood-Tracking Devices
FirstAscent's 'Ainenne' Tracks Crying Patterns to Determine Emotions
Trend Themes
1. Infant Emotion-tracking - The incorporation of AI-powered emotion detection in infant sleep monitoring devices will become more common.
2. Enhanced Baby Sleep Monitor - Baby tech devices that not only track sleeping patterns, but also comfort and mood states will be popular.
3. Natural Waking Method - The use of light instead of sound to wake up infants will become a more widely used method.
Industry Implications
1. Baby Tech - The baby tech industry will continue to innovate with devices that offer advanced sleep monitoring features.
2. AI Technology - The incorporation of AI technology in infant sleep monitoring devices will grow in popularity and become an essential tool for new parents.
3. Lighting - Lighting companies have an opportunity to develop specialized lights for infant sleep and waking that are less disruptive than traditional lights and sounds.