It was bound to happen: A smart diaper is coming to the market.
On Thursday, Pampers introduced the Lumi, an internet-powered diaper system that can record and transmit data about a baby's activities to a smartphone. The product can tell you how long the baby has slept, and when their diaper needs changing, including if it's become wet or very wet.
The diapers themselves are disposable. However, each one can be fitted with a Lumi activity sensor. The baby's data is then transmitted to an app, which is available for iOS and Android.
Through the app, you can also track when a diaper was last changed, how long the baby has been awake, and when they've been fed. The same app will offer personalized content and babycare tips from Pampers' experts.
Unfortunately, the system does have limitations. It reportedly only tracks when a baby has peed not pooped. You also have to replace the activity sensors every three months, and buy the specific Lumi diapers from Pampers to keep the system working.
However, the Lumi isn't just a smart diaper. The bundle comes with a baby monitor that can record 1080p footage viewable on the app. The camera also has night-vision and the capability to monitor the surrounding temperature and humidity.
"By combining a video monitor with an activity sensor, Lumi helps parents blend real-time data with their intuition seamlessly and offers insights tailored to their unique baby," Pampers says on its website.
Pampers built the smart diaper system with the help of Logitech and Alphabet's healthcare-focused company Verily. There's no word on price, but interested customers can sign up to be on the product's waiting list.
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Although the Lumi may seem a little unnecessary, Pampers isn't the only player in the smart diaper space. Huggies has also released its own product for the Korean market.
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