# Developing Country Infant Monitors Neopenda's Prototype Hardware Keeps Track of Infant Health By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-06 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prototype-hardware References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/neopenda-child-health-tracking-kickstarter/42649/) & [neopenda](http://www.neopenda.com/) Focusing on offering enhanced capabilities for healthcare centers in developing countries, the new prototype hardware from Neopenda focuses on reducing infant mortality rates. Being that hospitals in developing countries are usually quite busy, the Neopenda system would allow nurses and doctors to keep check on infants without having to physically check them. The Neopenda system would be able to [monitor up to 24 babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-monitoring-technology) at a time for vitals including heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, respiratory rate and temperature. The prototype device is being created by the New York City-based startup as a way to help combat infant mortality and offer a solution for areas where staff is limited. Neopenda is currently running a campaign on [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/neopenda/neopenda-wearable-vital-signs-monitor-for-newborns) to help raise funds for its research. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Enhanced Healthcare Monitoring:** The Neopenda system offers a way to monitor multiple infants' vitals simultaneously, reducing the need for physical check-ups and improving healthcare efficiency. - **Infant Health Technology:** The development of Neopenda's prototype hardware demonstrates the potential for innovative technology solutions to combat infant mortality rates in developing countries. - **Limited Staff Solutions:** Neopenda's system addresses the issue of limited healthcare personnel by providing a reliable monitoring tool for healthcare centers in areas with staffing challenges. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare Technology:** The Neopenda system showcases the opportunities for disruptive innovations in healthcare technology, particularly in monitoring infant health in resource-constrained settings. - **Medical Devices:** The development of Neopenda's prototype hardware highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the medical device industry, specifically in the field of infant monitoring devices. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations working in developing countries can explore partnership opportunities with Neopenda to implement and distribute the innovative infant monitoring system, contributing to efforts in reducing infant mortality rates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Baby Sleep Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/necoron.md) - [Sweat-Based Pregnancy Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molesense.md) - [Baby Respiratory Rate Monitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-breathing-rate-monitor.md) - [Infant Mood-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ainenne.md) - [AI-Powered Baby Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-smart-baby-monitor.md) - [Toddler Health-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlebird.md) - [AI-Based Baby Wellness Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-wellness-monitor.md) - [Maternal Mortality-Reducing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mommas-kit.md) - [Sleep-Monitoring Baby Sock Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owlet-dream-duo.md)