Somnox might be the first robot you’ll want to cuddle

They love being the little spoon, they meditate, and they promise to wake you up gently after your night together. No, it’s not your latest Tinder match, it’s Somnox, the “world’s first sleep robot” that’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.

Depending on your definition of “robot” that claim is a little dubious, but I cover a lot of sleep tech here at Mashable and have never seen anything like it. Most products to improve your sleep are supposed to be inconspicuous. They fall into two camps: smart devices for your bedside table or improved versions of bedding/mattressesSomnox is something different. It looks like a giant packing peanut and is made to be cuddled all night.  Read more…

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