Japan's industry ministry has launched a trial of smart technologies to assist with child-rearing.
It hopes the so-called "Baby Tech" can help people to better balance work with raising their kids.
One of the items being tested is a smart light for baby cots.
It uses artificial intelligence to determine why a baby is crying based on one of five reasons, such as "upset," "hungry," or "sleepy."
One of those testing the device is the mother of a 7-month-old baby. She says it helps her stay calm when she has no idea why her child is upset.
The industry ministry believes the "Baby Tech" market has big potential for growth. The product trial will continue through March.
It hopes the so-called "Baby Tech" can help people to better balance work with raising their kids.
One of the items being tested is a smart light for baby cots.
It uses artificial intelligence to determine why a baby is crying based on one of five reasons, such as "upset," "hungry," or "sleepy."
One of those testing the device is the mother of a 7-month-old baby. She says it helps her stay calm when she has no idea why her child is upset.
The industry ministry believes the "Baby Tech" market has big potential for growth. The product trial will continue through March.
◆child-rearing 子育て to look after a person or animal until they are fully grown SYN raise
◆raising 育てる to look after a person or animal until they are fully grown SYN raise
◆baby cot ベビーベッド British English a small bed with high sides for a baby or young child SYN crib American English
◆upset 不快 unhappy and worried because something unpleasant or disappointing has happened