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Nora: A Revolutionary Snoring Solution
Introduction to Nora
Nora is an innovative, non-invasive device designed to address snoring by gently repositioning the user’s head without waking them during sleep. Many individuals struggling with snoring have experimented with various solutions such as uncomfortable specialty pillows, dental sleep devices, nose strips, and earplugs, often seeking a remedy for restful sleep.
Development of the Device
Originating from the entrepreneurial team at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, Canada, Nora represents the world’s first smart snoring solution. This lifestyle device consists of an inflatable insert that can fit into any pillow, a bedside sensor, and a mini-pump contained in a portable case that fits under the bed. The inflatable insert expands across the pillow, providing comfort and allowing users to sleep in various positions.
How Nora Works
Snoring occurs due to the vibration of narrowed airways during sleep, which can result from the relaxation of throat muscles. Nora’s bedside sensor, which features adjustable sensitivity, detects snoring and induces gentle head movements by inflating or deflating the pillow insert. This action stimulates throat muscles and reopens the airways, effectively alleviating snoring without waking the user.
Future Developments
The Nora team is actively developing a companion smartphone application that will enable users to access overnight audio recordings and monitor the impact of Nora on their snoring patterns. Initial feedback from beta testers has been overwhelmingly positive, and the team has successfully surpassed their fundraising goal by 200% on Kickstarter.
Getting Involved
Individuals interested in experiencing Nora can support the Kickstarter campaign, with the hope of receiving their own smart snoring solution by May 2016.
Nora Kickstarter Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/behrouz/nora-the-smart-snoring-solution
Written by Fiona Wong, PhD