The Sproutling Monitor Predicts Babies' Habits for Parental Awareness
Meghan Young — December 5, 2013 — Lifestyle
References: sproutling & fastcodesign
The idea that the Sproutling monitor is like a Nike Fuelband or Fitbit for babies might seem a little absurd to people. Yet it isn't meant to track the fitness levels of little ones. Instead, it monitors their physiological changes so that parents can better predict the baby's next move. As CEO Chris Bruce says, the Sproutling monitor is meant to “make first time parents feel like second time parents."
Not only does the Sproutling monitor analyze the baby, it also analyzes his or her environment. By tracking both heart rate, skin temperature and movement as well as ambient temperature, humidity and light levels, it hopes to tell parents exactly when a child will wake up from napping and more. Bruce elaborates, "All of this isn’t for the sake of data; it’s for the sake of insight and foresight."
Not only does the Sproutling monitor analyze the baby, it also analyzes his or her environment. By tracking both heart rate, skin temperature and movement as well as ambient temperature, humidity and light levels, it hopes to tell parents exactly when a child will wake up from napping and more. Bruce elaborates, "All of this isn’t for the sake of data; it’s for the sake of insight and foresight."
Trend Themes
1. Baby Physiological Tracking - Opportunity for developing advanced physiological monitoring devices for infants that provide insights and predictions for parents.
2. Environment Analysis - Potential for creating technologies that analyze environmental factors to understand their impact on a baby's behavior and habits.
3. Parental Awareness - Opportunity to develop tools that enhance parental awareness and understanding of their baby's needs and behavior patterns.
Industry Implications
1. Iot Wearables - Disruptive innovation in the technology industry to create wearable devices for babies that track physiological data and environmental factors.
2. Healthcare - Opportunity for healthcare providers to adopt physiological tracking technology to enhance pediatric care and support parents.
3. Consumer Goods - Potential for consumer goods companies to develop smart baby products that provide valuable insights and predictions for parents.
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