The ever-evolving landscape of technology has transformed our lives in countless ways over the past 150 years. From instantaneous global communication to swift long-distance travel and convenient doorstep deliveries, the world today is vastly different from the past. Surprisingly, amidst all these advancements, there is one aspect of our daily lives that has remained relatively unchanged: The Future of Sleep: How Adjustable Beds and New Technologies are Improving Rest and Recovery.
Despite our long history of sleeping, the fundamental design of beds has remained largely the same for centuries—flat surfaces with minimal comfort enhancements. However, a revolution in bed technology is on the horizon, driven by the game-changing innovation of adjustable bed frames.
Chances are, you’re familiar with adjustable bed frames in this modern era. You may have even tried one out in a showroom. However, you might have dismissed it as an unnecessary luxury. The truth is, adjustable bed frames play a vital role because quality sleep matters, and they contribute to a better night’s rest.
The ability to customize your bed’s position to suit your comfort eliminates the need for tossing and turning every night. If snoring is an issue for you or your partner, elevating the upper body can facilitate easier breathing during sleep. Raising your feet can help alleviate soreness or swelling caused by poor circulation. And if your adjustable bed frame offers a zero gravity position, elevating both your upper body and feet simultaneously can provide relief for back pain and more. The benefits are numerous.
Without a good night’s sleep, your performance suffers. Your mood may be affected, teamwork becomes challenging, and you’re prone to making more mistakes throughout the day. However, an adjustable bed frame comes to the rescue by promoting restful nights, ensuring you wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day.
Similar to how a cell phone offers more than just making calls, modern adjustable bed frames have evolved to provide a multitude of features beyond adjusting your bed’s position. Here are a few examples of what the best adjustable bed frames can offer:
There’s no doubt that adjustable bed frames are the future of sleep. The numbers speak for themselves, with over one-third of consumers expressing interest in purchasing an adjustable bed frame and 9% of U.S. consumers already owning one. The popularity of these frames is on the rise, evidenced by a remarkable 201% growth in the number of adjustable base units shipped between 2011 and 2015.
In the realm of sleep monitoring, ultrasound sensors offer a valuable means of detecting body movement and breathing patterns. By employing the Doppler technique, these sensors gather information on the frequency and nature of bodily motions. This technique, reminiscent of radar systems, enables the extraction of key parameters such as breathing rate, heart rate, and overall body motion. Ultrasound sensors thus provide a comprehensive understanding of sleep-related physiological dynamics.
In the realm of sleep science, AI plays a pivotal role with its diverse applications. Primarily, it assists clinicians in diagnosing sleep disorders by leveraging its analytical capabilities. Additionally, AI harnesses the power of automated analysis to offer wellness and lifestyle recommendations, utilizing data collected from wearable devices and mobile apps. It empowers clinicians and researchers to remotely monitor changes in sleep patterns from individuals’ homes, while also enabling interaction with smart-home setups for optimizing sleep quality through adjustments in lighting and room temperature. AI’s presence in sleep science brings forth innovative approaches to enhance diagnosis, personalized recommendations, and the overall sleep environment.
The integration of ubiquitous computing into sleep tracking aims to miniaturize sensors and enable non-intrusive monitoring of physiological signals associated with sleep activities. Embedding ambient sensors into everyday objects presents an appealing approach compared to deploying multiple redundant sensors that collect redundant information. Bed sensors, among other embedded devices, have been developed to track various sleep-related metrics such as sleep duration, breathing patterns, snoring, heart rate, and temperature/humidity levels. While these sensors hold promise and potential value for clinical research, epidemiological studies, wellness initiatives, and sleep education, their performance against gold-standard measures remains largely unexplored. Further research is necessary to evaluate their usability and effectiveness. Although some of these technologies have emerged in recent years, they are still in the early stages of development, while others have existed for longer periods.
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