The problem
Pillows with a fixed thickness, which are prevalent in today’s market, are not supportive in both supine and lateral positions during sleep. However, sleep is a dynamic process in which individuals switch between sleeping positions approximately 24 times every night. Poor support for the neck and head throughout the night can cause musculoskeletal discomfort (especially neck pain), affecting sleep quality which results in other sleep-related problems such as reduced cognitive ability, increased fatigue and physical discomfort.
Our goal
The Manatees aim to develop a smart pillow that can intelligently detect sleeping position and provide automatic height adjustment to best support every individual’s spinal alignment for improved sleep quality!