SOMNDEEP has introduced a contactless sleep monitoring system that uses millimeter-wave radar technology to track vital signs without requiring physical contact with the body. Traditional sleep trackers like wristbands, smartwatches, or patches often create discomfort, disrupt natural sleep, and produce incomplete data when users move or the device loses contact. These limitations create a paradox where the monitoring device interferes with the very sleep it aims to track.
The SOMNDEEP Contactless Smart Sleep Monitor addresses these issues by emitting low-power electromagnetic waves that bounce off the body and return to the sensor. The reflected signals contain information about movements, with breathing causing slight phase changes and heartbeats creating micro-vibrations detected as high-frequency variations. The system analyzes these patterns to distinguish between slow rhythmic breathing, heartbeats, and larger body movements like turning over.
Radar technology offers several advantages for sleep monitoring according to the company. It works without physical contact, eliminating the discomfort of wearable devices. Unlike optical sensors that require ambient light or skin exposure, radar functions in any environment including darkness or when users are covered by blankets. The technology's sensitivity to micro-movements allows it to detect subtle fluctuations in breathing and heart rate that other technologies might miss. The system operates continuously in the background without disturbing natural sleep rhythms.
The SOMNDEEP system provides insights into breathing patterns that could indicate potential sleep apnea or respiratory issues, monitors heart rate variations that might signal stress or irregularities, and tracks sleep interruptions when users get up during the night. By focusing on long-term trends rather than short-term performance scores, the device aims to provide a comprehensive view of sleep health. The company emphasizes that the technology is for general wellness use only and is not a medical device.
This contactless approach represents what SOMNDEEP describes as the future of health monitoring—non-intrusive, continuous, and accurate. The system requires no adjustment to sleep habits beyond placing the radar unit near the bed, where it silently tracks sleep while users experience what the company calls a truly natural sleep experience free from external device interference.
