Imagine lying on a mattress that effortlessly tracks your heart rate, breathing, movements, and even detects snoring or sleep apnea—without any manual activation, wearable devices, or app downloads. This is precisely what the AI-powered mattress developed by the China IoT Sensing Technology Research Center has achieved.
"What we’ve created is true ‘AI-driven health monitoring.’ Users simply lie down and sleep naturally—the system operates, collects, and analyzes data automatically, requiring zero human intervention," explained Mr. Duan Lixin, Director of the Center, in an exclusive interview with China Exportsemi.
At first glance, this appears to be an ordinary mattress, but in reality, it’s a sophisticated system embedded with AI algorithms and sensing technology. Beyond tracking vital signs, it integrates with air quality control, wellness management, smart home systems, and more—serving as an "unconscious sensing foundation" for healthier living.
1. A Truly AI Experience: No Interaction, Instant Activation
During our visit to China IoT Sensing Technology’s demonstration office in Bao’an, Shenzhen, Director Duan invited us to test their latest AI mattresses.
Outwardly indistinguishable from standard mattresses, within seconds of lying down, we experienced a customized full-body massage while real-time data—heart rhythm, breathing rate, and body movements—was projected onto a display screen (used here for demo purposes). No wearables, no manual input—everything happened seamlessly.
"This system consists of pressure sensors, wired communication modules, an AI control box (with pneumatic/electric systems, graphene/carbon fiber heating, hydro-thermal cooling, therapy functions, etc.), wireless modules, gateways, servers, and an AI mattress app. The moment you lie down, it activates; when you get up, it goes dormant," emphasized Director Duan. "We’re not just building a mattress—we’re creating an intelligent sensing platform."
This "zero-operation" approach sets it apart from traditional wearable health monitors, making it ideal for high-end smart homes, senior care facilities, and wellness centers, where simplicity, reliability, and unobtrusiveness are paramount.
Currently, these smart mattresses are already in collaboration with global brands like DeRUCCI and Sinomax, priced between ¥50,000 and ¥300,000, targeting the premium sleep market.
Image: Mr. Duan Lixin, Director of Shenzhen IoT Sensing Technology Research Center
2. Core Technology Breakdown: From Thin-Film Pressure Sensors to AI Algorithm Loop
The secret behind this "thinking mattress" lies in its fusion of flexible piezoelectric film sensors and embedded AI algorithms.
① Piezoelectric Thin-Film Sensors: Capturing Millimeter-Level Physiological Signals
China IoT Sensing Technology’s proprietary flexible piezoelectric film is ultra-sensitive to subtle pressure fluctuations. Heartbeats, breathing, and even slight movements create micro-deformations in the mattress, which the film converts into electrical signals for AI processing.
"Traditional pressure sensors are either too rigid or lack precision. Our flexible, multi-layered design ensures both comfort and data accuracy," Director Duan explained.
② Embedded AI Chip: Edge Computing for Local Intelligence
After data collection, a low-power AI chip embedded in the mattress performs real-time analysis—heart rate detection, breathing patterns, snoring recognition, and emergency alerts—all processed locally for privacy, security, and speed.
The chip supports OTA updates for continuous optimization and integrates Bluetooth/Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity with other health devices.
Multi-Modal Sensing: Bone Conduction & Acoustic Analysis
Higher-end models incorporate bone conduction and audio sensors, enhancing accuracy in detecting snoring and sleep apnea through a "mechanical + acoustic" dual-sensing architecture.
Figure: China IoT Sensing Technology’s AI Mattress
3. Beyond Mattresses: China IoT Sensing Technology’s AI Sensing Ecosystem
"We aim to adapt this core technology for broader sensing applications," Director Duan noted. China IoT Sensing Technology has already deployed multiple AI-powered solutions across various industries:
✅ AI Smartwatch: Mobile Hemodynamic Monitoring
Using the same piezoelectric sensing principle, China IoT Sensing Technology developed an AI health watch prototype that accurately tracks heart rate and anomalies—without optical sensors—enabling 24/7 monitoring.
(Already licensed to overseas wearable brands.)
Figure:China IoT Sensing Technology’s AI Watch
✅ AI Air Purifier: Negative Oxygen Ions + Data Fusion
Their AI air purification system employs digitally generated ozone-free negative ions (safer than plasma tech) while dynamically adjusting based on real-time air quality data.
✅ AI Safety Helmet: Fatigue Detection & Emergency Response
Designed for construction sites and mines, these AI helmets monitor worker fatigue, release negative oxygen ions, and trigger emergency alerts—potentially life-saving in high-risk environments.
Conclusion: A Chinese "Sensing Platform" for Global Partners
From smart sleep to air purification, kitchen safety, and industrial wearables, China IoT Sensing Technology is building a comprehensive "Piezoelectric + AI" ecosystem. Rather than focusing solely on hardware, they prioritize modular solutions, offering global partners SDK integration, licensing, and collaborative development.
"This system can expand into even more fields—smart office furniture, sofas, elderly care, pet health monitoring, and beyond," Director Duan shared confidently.
As AI evolves from visual recognition to life sensing, and as technology fades into the background, we’re entering an era of "unconscious intelligence"—led by Chinese innovation. And this revolution might just start in your bedroom… with the mattress you sleep on.
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