So we have things like smart thermostats, smartwatches, smartphones, smart cars, so why not smart beds, right? If you were thinking that would be a good idea, then perhaps you might be interested in an Indiegogo project for the Luna smart mattress. Now this isn’t so much a mattress but rather a mattress cover. This will slip over your mattress so if you have a favorite mattress, you won’t have to swap it out.
The sheet itself is made from polyester and it packs an array of sensors inside of it. It has the ability to monitor the temperature, your breathing, and your heart rate. It can also sense ambient light and humidity, all of which will go towards certain automations such as adjusting its temperature to make you feel more comfortable.
Over time as the Luna learns about your habits, it will eventually be able to automatically prepare your bed for your arrival. It can also interact with other smart household objects, like the Nest smart thermostat where it can help adjust the temperature when you’re asleep as it detects if you’re feeling too hot/cold. It can help secure your house locks or turn on/off your lights, and if you have a WiFi coffee machine, it can fire that up too in the morning.
We reckon this is a pretty awesome idea and its Indiegogo project has since managed to almost double its original goal of $100,000. With 30 days to go, we reckon it should have no problems crossing the $200,000 mark. Its makers will be retailing the Luna for $199-$229 depending on its size and expects to begin shipping it out to customers in August 2015.
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