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ArticleScientific reports2025

A novel smart baby cradle system utilizing IoT sensors and machine learning for optimized parental care.

Kunal Chandnani, Suryakant Tripathy, Ashutosh Krishna Parbhakar, Kshitij Takiar, Urvi Singhal, P Sasikumar, S Maheswari

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Kunal ChandnaniSchool of Electronics Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India.
Suryakant TripathySchool of Electronics Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India.
Ashutosh Krishna ParbhakarSchool of Electronics Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India.
Kshitij TakiarSchool of Electronics Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India.
Urvi SinghalSchool of Electronics Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India.
P SasikumarSchool of Electronics Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India. sasikumar.p@vit.ac.in.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3510-3694
S MaheswariSchool of Computer Science and Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India. maheswari.s@vit.ac.in.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6848-2032

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Abstract

The IoT Smart Cradle for Baby Monitoring System & Infant Care is introduced as an innovative solution to address critical gaps in contemporary infant care. This system integrates Internet of Things (IoT) technology, machine learning, and smart automation to offer a safer, more responsive, and comfortable environment for babies. A significant challenge in current infant care is the limitations of traditional monitoring systems. These systems often fail to provide comprehensive, real-time monitoring of essential environmental parameters and lack automated responses to an infant's immediate needs, potentially increasing parental anxiety and compromising infant safety and well-being. This smart cradle is designed to overcome these limitations by employing a comprehensive network of sensors-including temperature, humidity, gas, noise sensors, and a cry-detection microphone-to monitor the baby's needs and environmental conditions in real time. Microcontrollers like Raspberry Pi and NodeMCU use intelligent machine-learning algorithms to process the collected data and trigger adaptive responses. These responses include regulating temperature and humidity, filtering harmful gases, and activating a motorized rocking mechanism to soothe the infant. A dedicated mobile application offers parents secure, real-time monitoring and control over the cradle's functions. The system demonstrates high accuracy in sensor readings, with temperature and humidity measurements reaching approximately 99.6% accuracy, and cry detection achieving approximately 93.2% accuracy. User feedback indicates that 95% of parents found the interface easy to use, and 87% reported a positive impact on their parenting experience. In contrast to traditional solutions that often require manual intervention or provide limited automation, this smart cradle uses predictive analytics to proactively address potential discomforts and hazards, thus presenting a more reliable, intelligent, and user-friendly solution for modern parenting.

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Infant CareInternet of ThingsMachine LearningAlgorithmsHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMobile ApplicationsMonitoring, PhysiologicParentsAutomated rockingBaby comfortCry detectionInfant monitoringIoTMachine learningParenting innovationRaspberry PiSmart cradle

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PMID40447703
PMCPMC12125208

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