Final Project

Smart Bed with Embedded Sensors for Sleep Monitoring and a Fractal-Inspired Design

Project Description:

This project aims to develop a smart bed with embedded sensors in both the headboard and legs, designed to track and measure various factors related to sleep quality and patterns. The primary motivation behind this project is my personal desire to monitor and improve my sleep, as I tend to move a lot during the night, which has led to disrupted rest. By embedding sensors directly into the bed structure, I aim to capture real-time data on my sleeping habits and provide actionable insights for better sleep quality.

Conceptual images of proposed design.

Key Features:

• Sleep Pattern Tracking: Sensors embedded in the headboard and legs will monitor sleep cycles, including periods of deep sleep, REM sleep, and light sleep. This data will provide insight into the quality and duration of each sleep stage, helping to understand sleep efficiency.
• Snoring Detection: Microphones or sound sensors in the headboard will detect snoring patterns and intensity. The system can correlate snoring data with body position and sleep stages to suggest changes for reducing snoring and improving breathing during sleep.
• Body Movement and Restlessness: the camera sensor of the ESP32 s3 SENSE will track body movement and restlessness throughout the night. This information will highlight times when sleep is disturbed by movement, offering recommendations for positional changes or adjustments in sleeping habits.
• Heart Rate and Breathing Monitoring: Non-invasive sensors embedded in a smart wrist watch will communicate with the chip to monitor heart rate and breathing patterns. These metrics will provide a comprehensive picture of physical rest and relaxation during sleep.
• Temperature Regulation Monitoring: Sensors in smart wrist watch will detect fluctuations in temperature, helping to monitor the sleep environment for variations. This feature is especially useful for those who experience night sweats or have trouble maintaining a comfortable temperature during sleep.

AI render of integration with phone and watch.

Aesthetic Design:

The bed’s design will incorporate fractal-inspired geometry in the headboard, which will give the project a unique, visually appealing aesthetic. Fractal patterns, known for their repeating geometry at multiple scales, symbolize harmony and balance—qualities that align with the goal of achieving restful, restorative sleep. The design will seamlessly integrate technology with art, creating a functional yet elegant bed structure.

Motivation:

The main motivation behind this project stems from my own struggles with sleep. I have noticed that frequent movement during the night impacts my rest, leaving me feeling tired in the morning. By creating a bed that actively monitors my sleep patterns and provides insights into what might be affecting my sleep, I hope to improve both the quality and duration of my sleep. Furthermore, this project blends my interest in technology and design, utilizing fractal patterns to create not just a functional piece, but a work of art.