IdeaSMARTNEST: Smarter Care, Better Sleep, and Unmatched Affordability

SmartNest is a student-developed smart baby cot designed to support new parents with features like automated rocking, monitoring, and app control. Currently in internal development, it has not been tested or used outside a school setting. The Problem: New parents often face exhaustion from constant crying, sleepless nights, and the need to manually rock or monitor their baby. Current baby cots provide limited support and require parents to buy extra tools like monitors, sensors, or rockers—raising both cost and complexity. The Solution: SmartNest is a multifunctional smart baby cot that addresses these challenges with built-in innovation and affordability. It allows babies to sleep soundly while easing the pressure on parents. Key Features: Baby Monitor with live video feed Alert System that notifies and calls parents when the baby cries Motorized Rocking with customizable speed and timing Soothing Music via a built-in speaker Foldable, Portable Design—transforms into a trolley or pram Infrared Temperature Monitoring to detect illness early App Integration for control, monitoring, parenting tips, reminders, and community chat Target Audience: New parents, hospitals, maternity wards, and daycare centers. What Makes SmartNest Unique: Competing products like the Snoo or 4moms Mamaroo lack integration and come with high costs or require add-ons. SmartNest combines all essential features in one compact unit—affordable, efficient, and easy to use. Cost Analysis: SmartNest costs 550 AED ($150) to build, including all key components (camera, sensors, microcontrollers, actuators, frame, fabric). Buying all parts separately costs over 1400 AED, making SmartNest a budget-friendly and smart alternative. Sustainability & Impact: By merging multiple functions into one, SmartNest reduces material waste and avoids over-purchasing. It enhances health, reduces stress, and supports families during early parenthood. Future Vision: Currently a prototype developed by students, SmartNest has the potential to grow with expert collaboration. The aim is to bring it to market and support families globally. Conclusion: SmartNest blends empathy, tech, and smart design to make parenting easier and healthier—redefining baby care for modern families. SmartNest: Innovation that rocks, comfort that lasts.

Our team’s expertise lies in product ideation, problem-solving, and early-stage prototyping, particularly in the intersection of technology and everyday family life. As high school innovators, we bring a fresh perspective and a strong user-centered approach to design. We can support other organizations with creative thinking, concept development, and identifying opportunities for tech-enabled solutions in parenting, education, or caregiving. We’re also skilled in collaboration, digital presentation, and storytelling—valuable tools for communicating early-stage ideas effectively to a variety of stakeholders.