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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. That's seems legit. However, some general issues connected to [[Wikipedia:Wireless electronic devices and health|wireless electronic devices]] in general still apply.  
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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<ref>http://mimobaby.com/ (Retrieved November 10 2015)</ref>. That's seems legit. However, some general issues connected to [[Wikipedia:Wireless electronic devices and health|wireless electronic devices]] in general still apply.  
  
 
Výrobci však používaní technologii, která je v těchto ohledech co nejšetrnější - low-power [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth|bluetooth]] transmitter.
 
Výrobci však používaní technologii, která je v těchto ohledech co nejšetrnější - low-power [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth|bluetooth]] transmitter.

Revision as of 14:37, 10 November 2015

Smart Baby Nursery
Mimobaby.jpg
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/

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[3]. That's seems legit. 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. 

Public Policy

Related Technologies, Project or Scientific Research

References

  1. Shows if the device is a standalone wearable computer or if it needs to be connected to a processing unit to function.
  2. MYUNG, Seung-Kwon, et al. Mobile phone use and risk of tumors: a meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2009, 27.33: 5565-5572.
  3. http://mimobaby.com/ (Retrieved November 10 2015)