Somnox

Somnox develops and markets a robotic sleep aid designed to improve sleep quality by leveraging biofeedback and breathwork. The company's main product is a smart sleep companion that users cuddle. It simulates human breathing rhythms, which the user subconsciously mirrors, leading to relaxation and faster sleep onset. The device also features soothing sounds and can be customized through a mobile application. The company targets individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, or sleep difficulties.

The concept for Somnox originated from the research of Julian Jagtenberg, a robotics engineer from the University of Technology Delft in the Netherlands. Noticing the impact of sleep deprivation on his own family, he sought a non-medicinal solution. Jagtenberg co-founded the company in 2017 with Wouter Kooyman van Guldener, Stijn Antonisse, and Job Engel. Their engineering backgrounds from Delft University of Technology were instrumental in developing the technology. The company's business model is based on the direct sale of its sleep companion to consumers. Somnox has gained recognition for its design, winning accolades such as the Red Dot Design Award and the iF Design Award. The company's stated mission is to help 100 million people achieve better sleep by 2030.

Keywords: sleep technology, robotics, consumer electronics, healthtech, breathwork, biofeedback, sleep aid, stress relief, anxiety reduction, wellness