# Cry-Sensing Cradles The Suima Robotic Crib Imitates The Motions of Human Mothers By AnnaBee | Published 2009-02-03 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suima-robotic-crib References: [crunchgear](http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/02/the-suima-crib-is-the-worlds-first-fully-automatic-baby-bed/) & [suima.jp](http://suima.jp/) Developed in Japan (duh!) at Kyuushuu University, this automatic crib is designed to imitate a mother’s “gentle arm movement.” It has a cry sensor and rocks side to side every 1.8 seconds, which is apparently the same rate as an adult’s heart beat and is equipped with a safety net (just in case) and remote control. In Japan, if you’re too busy, or just tired of being a parent, you can rent it for $100/month or buy it for a mere $4,500-$5,500. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robotic Cribs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced robotic cribs that go beyond imitating arm movements and incorporate additional features for enhanced comfort and soothing for babies. - **Cry-sensing Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply cry-sensing technology in various contexts, such as healthcare or elderly care, to create responsive and comforting environments. - **Renting Parenting Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the concept of renting parenting solutions for those seeking temporary assistance or wanting to experience different childcare options without the long-term commitment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Baby Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate robotics and advanced technology into baby products to enhance convenience and alleviate parental stress. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate cry-sensing technology into healthcare environments to better understand and respond to patient needs, particularly in neonatal care or behavioral health settings. - **Rental Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Extend rental services beyond traditional consumer goods to include innovative parenting solutions, opening up new revenue streams and providing flexibility for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Active-Care AI-Powered Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanbeibei-intelligent-crib.md) - [AI-Powered Baby Bassinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoo-smart-sleeper.md) - [Smart Baby Bassinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graco-smartsense-soothing-bassinet.md) - [AI-Assisted Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-revol.md) - [Cry-Detecting Sleep Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gianna-lullume-baby-soother.md) - [Bubble-Shaped Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bubble-baby-bed.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-smart-crib.md) - [Robotic Baby Car Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iruyo-intelligent-puppet.md) - [Cry-Translating Baby Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-pro-360-baby-monitor.md)