Eight Sleep Brings Preventive Health Tech to Beds

Eight Sleep, a US-based sleep technology company, has launched Pod 5, a non-invasive health monitoring system that functions through sensors embedded in the bed. The system uses biometric sensors and AI to support both restorative sleep and early detection of potential health issues, without requiring wearables or manual input.

At the core of the new system is Health Check, a feature that analyzes cardiovascular and respiratory signals throughout the night. Using embedded sensors in the mattress cover, Pod 5 tracks heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, and sleep stages. The data is processed by Eight Sleep’s AI engine to surface any anomalies or trends directly in the company’s mobile app.

“We see Health Check as the future of health, where your bed not only helps you recover but also acts as an early warning system,” says Matteo Franceschetti, Co-Founder and CEO, Eight Sleep.

This approach aligns with a growing trend in digital health technologies that aim to reduce reliance on wearable devices while still offering continuous monitoring. According to the company, its heart rate tracking has achieved 99% accuracy compared to clinical-grade electrocardiograms.

By capturing health data passively during sleep, a period when the body is naturally at rest, the system supports a model of preventive care that does not interrupt daily routines. If irregular patterns are detected, users can choose to share these trends with health professionals or adjust their habits proactively.

The technology also supports sleep optimization. Through its Autopilot algorithm, the Pod adjusts temperature, bed elevation, and sound based on a sleeper’s nightly data. These adjustments are designed to promote deeper, more consistent sleep, a factor increasingly recognized as essential for overall health.

Pod 5 incorporates a hydro-powered temperature control system and a base that elevates the upper body to improve circulation and reduce snoring. The elevation feature, which responds automatically to vibrations associated with snoring, has shown reductions in snoring by up to 45%, according to the company.