CES 2016: Safety first

13 : 01 : 2016 Owlet : CES 2016 : IOT

Las Vegas – Smart baby monitor start-up Owlet has unveiled a connected sock that alerts parents if their baby stops breathing.

: The device is linked to a hub that sounds an alarm and flashes red when triggered

: A smartphone app enables parents to monitor their child’s oxygen levels and heart rate

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Owlet smart baby monitor, US Owlet smart baby monitor, US
Owlet smart baby monitor, US Owlet smart baby monitor, US

The sock uses a miniaturised version of the technology found in pulse oximeters – medical devices that attach to a patient’s finger or earlobe to monitor oxygen saturation levels. 

Described by the company as ‘necessary technology’, the device is designed to measure a baby’s vital signs and act accordingly rather than build a detailed profile of their health.

‘A lot of the technology coming out is causing parents to obsess more, so we made a very conscious effort to be the monitor in the background that will alert parents if something is wrong,’ says Zack Bomsta, co-founder of Owlet. ‘We are not about parents poring over data or looking at their smartphones and being able to say ‘our baby got 1% better sleep last night’.’

The Big Picture

For some, data-tracking software is a hindrance rather than a help, associated with increased levels of stress and anxiety. Owlet’s functional device presents a less invasive option for parents looking to safeguard their child’s wellbeing.

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