The cuddly 'Tedi' bear resembles any other stuffed animal, except that this hi-tech toy is loaded with monitors to deliver information about a young child's sleep, pulse and cries. This information is transmitted from Tedi to an Apple or Android smartphone app that gives parents graphic reports on this information.
Other interesting features of Tedi include a built-in thermometer to measure a child's temperature and grip sensors, which track changes in a child's strength over time. As well, the teddy is able to emit white noise, recorded messages or simple phrases.
The Tedi is available for $99 and is expected out in the new year. Considering all the things that Tedi is capable of, this is a remarkable price for parents who want an extra analytical set of eyes on their young children.
Toddler-Tracking Teddies
Tedi is a Hi-Tech Toy That Keeps an Eye on a Child's Development
Trend Themes
1. Child Monitoring Toys - Opportunity for creating more hi-tech toys that track and provide information about a child's development.
2. Smartphone-connected Monitoring - Opportunity for developing smartphone-connected monitoring devices that deliver real-time information to parents.
3. Integrated Health Monitoring - Opportunity to integrate health monitoring features, such as thermometers and pulse monitors, into everyday children's toys.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create innovative toys with built-in monitoring capabilities.
2. Mobile App Development - Opportunity for mobile app developers to create user-friendly apps that provide parents with detailed reports from monitoring devices.
3. Healthcare Industry - Opportunity for healthcare providers to incorporate child monitoring devices and data into pediatric care and research.