Turkish gadget lulls babies to sleep with a soothing blend of soundwaves

A digital transition during the connected age has touched every aspect of human life, and since interactions between people have changed, it's no surprise that tech has also affected parenting. To start with, demand for a socially distanced world has inspired the creation of a device which allows pregnant women to monitor the health of their babies inside the womb.

Innovators in the Middle East have also roped in smart computer vision to watch over babies, monitor their sleep patterns and to process data which delivers insights on their behaviour. Keeping in mind the importance of a peaceful nap for a child's health, a Turkish inventor has developed a device that makes babies sleep by releasing soundwaves.

The product being marketed as 'the voice of peace', takes white noise and mixes it with the sound that emulates the vibes inside a mother's womb. This creates a calming effect that helps people put their children to sleep, empowering both effective parenting as well as a peaceful slumber.

This compact gadget can be embedded inside pillows, and has been created after a year of research, which included exploring a software called Elixir Voice.

Moving beyond care for babies, technology is also playing a part in helping children with special needs in the region. A robot which empowers autistic children to learn better, recently won a competition for smart toys in UAE.

Humanoids which can act as companions for children by using emotional intelligence are also being sold in Middle Eastern markets, as an addition for smart homes. At school, AI will be protecting Emirati children from security risks, as well as bullying.

Use of soundwaves is also evolving, with Hyundai banking on a regional firm, which counters outside noise using a different sound, to create a calm environment inside vehicles.

In yet another bid to build serene ecosystems using tech, a Dubai-based firm sells paintings with canvases that absorb soundwaves and break them down into subtle vibrations.

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