Is your snoring problem seemingly unsolvable... AI might be able to come to the rescue
Many people have tried many ways to get rid of snoring, but have never overcome it. The founders of one startup claim that now artificial intelligence will help them solve this problem.
Have you probably gotten angry when one of your acquaintances or random fellow travelers starts snoring terribly? When you can't sleep because of a terrible noise, it can be maddening and leave you sleep deprived in the morning. Making loud noises can cause couples to sleep in separate rooms and even, in the worst case scenario, separate. Snoring also has unpleasant consequences for the person who suffers from it: sleep is often interrupted, and our brain and body as a whole do not rest, as a result of which fatigue accumulates. Those who often snore experience drowsiness, lethargy and fatigue during the daytime.
Snoring is a sound phenomenon that occurs when breathing during sleep due to vibration of the soft structures of the nasopharynx or larynx. People have tried everything to get rid of it: various masks with a gag, hypnosis, and drinking a lot of water throughout the day... But it cannot be said that any of these remedies is universal and helps one hundred percent. People typically snore when they sleep on their back, but if they roll over on their side, the air flow and muscle alignment changes, causing them to stop snoring. But you can't control this in deep sleep! However, with the entry of AI technologies into our lives, this may change - at least the creators of the Motion Pillow, which was shown at the CES 2024 event in Las Vegas, are convinced of this. Its operating principle is surprisingly simple.
How does an artificial intelligence pillow work?
The Motion Pillow set consists of three elements - a pillow, a special base station and a mobile app. During sleep, the pillow picks up the sounds we make, and special artificial intelligence algorithms distinguish snoring from other sounds. When we start snoring, the pillow gently begins to inflate in a way that encourages you to roll over onto your side.
The app that comes with the Motion Pillow also has additional functions that help you analyze your sleep process and its dynamics over time. Throughout the night, it studies your sleep and analyzes it, giving you statistics every morning.
Motion Pillow manufacturers say that they took care of the ergonomics of the gadget, so sleeping on it is comfortable. Before going into production, the gadget underwent clinical testing and received a CertiPUR-US certificate, confirming environmental and sanitary standards. What effectiveness did the tests show? About 90 percent of users who participated reported improved sleep comfort and reduced or eliminated nighttime snoring by using the pillow. Well, to top it all off, you can choose from several pillowcase colors.