Mimobaby
| Smart Baby Nursery | |
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| Category | Body-worn Wearables |
| Developer | Rest Devices, Inc. |
| Announced | 2015 |
| Released | Developers:
Consumers: |
| Price | 199 USD |
| Operating system | iOS or Android |
| Sensors | |
| Weight | |
| Controls | Smartphone |
| Data available | |
| Risk factor | |
| Not standalone[1] | |
| http://mimobaby.com/ | |
Contents
Main characteristics
Mimo is a onesie for babies that includes sensors for monitoring a baby’s respiration, pressure, moisture and temperature. That data is transmitted from the sensors to a base station nearby and ultimately into the cloud, where it can be viewed on any mobile device, as well as shared between parents and caregivers.
Purpose
Mimo can track whether babies are sleeping properly, preventing the rare and tragic situation known as SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Company & People
- Dulcie Madden - Co-Founder & CEO
- Carson Darling - Co-Founder & CTO
- Thomas Lipoma - Co-Founder & CTO
- Mike Gutner - COO & Mimo Dad
- Katy Gero - Engineer, Algorithm
- Ben Shaya - Engineer, Electronics & Firmware Design
- Marie Mostad - Creative Director
Important Dates
Ethical Issues
The main ethical issue is connected with the health risks. Mimobaby is wearable device, that is supposed to be near the body of the newborn for a prolonged periods of time. Question is, whether any electronic devices - which emitting signals - are really safe to put in such close contact with the newborn.
For example specific absorption rate (SAR), is a debated issue, especially so in the area of wearable devices, yet proper studies on the harmful effect are inconsistent[2] or even non-existent (especially in case of newborn).
Health Risks
There has been no health issues noted with Mimobaby so far.The kimono is made of soft cotton with respiration sensors pressed to the top of the kimono, keeping anything from touching baby’s skin. However, some general issues connected to wireless electronic devices in general still apply.
Výrobci však používaní technologii, která je v těchto ohledech co nejšetrnější - low-power Bluetooth transmitter.
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
The media campaign for this device builds mainly on practical „peace-of-mind“ solution for any parents worried about dreaded SIDS and other infant-related conditions.
