Few things are as comforting as relaxing at home in pajamas, and for most people, slipping into them is the first thing they do upon arriving home. Now, a research team has developed a new type of smart pajamas that promise to improve sleep quality.

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have designed AI-powered sleepwear embedded with sensors capable of detecting sleep disturbances such as sleep apnea, snoring, and irregular breathing patterns. These sensors, trained using artificial intelligence, analyze the wearer's sleep patterns in real time. According to the researchers, the highly sensitive sensor array can identify multiple sleep patterns by detecting deviations from the wearer’s normal sleep behavior.

The washable smart pajamas were developed as a user-friendly alternative to conventional sleep monitoring systems, which are often complex and uncomfortable for daily use. Traditional methods typically involve adhesive patches, bulky equipment, or overnight stays at specialized sleep clinics. In contrast, this new technology allows for non-intrusive sleep tracking in the comfort of one’s home without affecting the wearer's rest.

In addition to enhancing sleep quality, the smart pajamas could help reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes by detecting early signs of sleep-related health issues. Lead researcher Professor Luigi Occhipinti from Cambridge’s Graphene Centre emphasized the importance of sleep monitoring, stating, “Poor sleep has a significant impact on both our physical and mental health, making accurate sleep tracking essential for overall well-being.”