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Aspirating Robotic Pillows

The Somnox Pillow Gently Mimics Inspiration to Help People Sleep

— February 21, 2017 — Unique
The Somnox pillow helps sleepers to fall into a slumber by mimicking the feeling of lying next to another person. The robotic pillow feigns the gentle, somnolent inspiration and aspiration of a person's drowsy breathing, helping comfort the user and ultimately lulling them to sleep faster.

Though insomniacs might not realize it, breathing is one of the biggest hurdles to falling asleep. If one can't slow his or her breathing down, the body will have a difficult time reaching sleep. By hugging onto the Somnox pillow while trying to drift into the land of Nod, one subconsciously matches the breathing rhythm of its robotic interior, helping them to fall asleep.

The Somnox pillow was developed by a team from TU Delft. Beyond the breathing motion, it is also embedded with Bluetooth speakers for playing gentle music, and it can be programmed to gradually emit light as the morning breaks, naturally waking its user up.
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Pillows - The development of robotic pillows offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the sleep industry.
2. Mimicking Breathing - The trend of mimicking breathing patterns through technology opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in healthcare and relaxation industries.
3. Smart Sleep Products - The rise of smart sleep products, such as the Somnox pillow, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the sleep technology market.
Industry Implications
1. Sleep Industry - The sleep industry can capitalize on the development of robotic pillows to enhance sleep comfort and effectiveness.
2. Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry can explore the application of mimicking breathing technology to aid in relaxation, stress reduction, and sleep therapy.
3. Smart Home Industry - The smart home industry can integrate smart sleep products like the Somnox pillow to provide personalized and enhanced sleep experiences for consumers.
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