The bed has always been a fundamental and essential element in our homes. But from a simple piece of furniture, in recent years it is taking on a more active role thanks to the integration of cutting-edge technologies that transform it into a "smart bed", an intelligent bed capable not only of monitoring our sleep, but also of actively improving it. the quality.
Smart bed, a “smartphone” for sleeping
Let's see in detail some of the innovations that are making the bed a real personal technological device. Today they appear here and there among the catalogs of many different companies, tomorrow they will all converge into "all in one" devices.
A bit like today it is a smartphone that incorporates functions of telephone, music player, camera, video camera, computer, flashlight and more (Friends of Gen Z, can you imagine what it meant to carry all those objects with us instead of just one?)
Sleep Monitoring
Some smart beds already integrate ultra-sensitive sensors capable of to monitor fundamental parameters during sleep, such as heart rate, breathing rate, body movement. They can understand when we enter the various stages of sleep, detect episodes of snoring or sleep apnea.
The data collected allows these devices to trace a precise profile of our sleep habits and its quality, to optimize performance.
Active adaptation
Smart beds don't simply monitor your sleep, however: they actively improve it thanks to advanced technologies. Some models allow you to adjust the temperature of the mattress to ensure the ideal microclimate, even creating a “bubble” of purified air to improve the breathing of those who sleep. Others include integrated vibration and massage systems to promote relaxation and sleep.
Furthermore, there are beds that move and tilt automatically to provide the optimal position, adapting to the user's characteristics and preferences.
Smart bed, smart awakening
Even the delicate awakening phase is optimized in smart beds thanks to systems that gradually simulate dawn, or use gentle vibrations, relaxing sounds and even images and chromotherapy to avoid those sudden "jumps" typical of the traditional alarm clock.
A way to start the day with serenity and in the best way, perhaps using the now omnipresent artificial intelligence.
Wi-Fi and app connectivity
Smart beds communicate with voice assistants and dedicated smartphone apps, through which it is possible to control all functions and consult data on your sleep. The apps also provide personalized advice on how to improve the quality of sleep based on the user's profile, or serve to control other elements of the bed (for example, "movable" pillows who move to prevent snoring).
Medical support and research
The data collected by smart beds or sleep-related gadgets, if shared with doctors and specialists, can prove invaluable for monitoring sleep-related pathologies.
Furthermore, they will further fuel scientific research for a greater understanding of night sleep and the development of increasingly sophisticated solutions in the increasingly popular direction of remote diagnostics.
Smart bed, the new frontiers
What other innovations does the bed of the future hold for us? We are working on new advanced mattress materials, such as adaptive viscoelastic foams and latex that constantly mold to the body. Coatings with thermoregulating, antimicrobial and deodorizing properties could arrive. Or fully motorized and configurable structures. And why not, in the future we could have smart beds equipped with virtual reality for an immersive and relaxing experience.
In summary, technology is transforming the bed from a simple piece of furniture into a real device, a sort of domestic "sleep clinic" capable of monitoring our rest, actively improving its quality and integrating with the home automation ecosystem. The future of the bed is undoubtedly smart.
