- The Balluga bed, created by Joe Katan from North London, is made up of small air balls covered by foam which adapt to suit any weight and size
- A temperature control system can heat or cool varying parts of the bed
- Bed can also sync to entertainment systems and project images onto walls
- It has safety features including an emergency smoke alarm and fire detectors
Ditch the eye mask, ear plugs and incense sticks - if you can’t get to sleep then what you really need is a vibrating bed.
And soon you could own one for just £1,000 ($1,660) with the launch of a smart bed created by an entrepreneurial British designer.
Joe Katan, 52, from North London, developed the Balluga bed which is made up of small air balls, covered by foam that adapt to suit any weight and size.
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It has an inbuilt temperature control system, which can heat or cool varying parts of the bed and is perfect if sharing with a partner because it can control the temperature of each side separately.
The bed has a built-in vibrating mattress that can be connected to an entertainment system to provide an additional sensations - such as experiencing every bump while racing on a games console.
Katan has been working on the project for the past eight years, after having sleepless nights in his own bed.
Sweet dreams: A British designer has invented a futuristic bed which is made from air, has a vibrating mattress and can control your temperature
Toasty: Balluga bed has an inbuilt temperature control system which can heat or cool varying parts of the bed
BALLUGA BED FEATURES
- Adjustable zone firmness setting
- Computer-controlled pressure-sensitive suspension
- Therapeutic massage
- Built-in climate control
- Night-time illuminated access
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
- App synchronisation with all media
- Built-in projector for viewing TV
- Emergency fire and smoke detector
- Remote suspension profile setting and monitoring for medical use
‘I was fed up after buying a good quality, high end bed and finding it had lost firmness and was past its best after just a few years,’ he said.
‘I was having sleepless nights as it was so uncomfortable and I resented not being able to fix the problem.
‘After eight years of careful testing and design we have come up with a bed which is not only comfortable but fun and reliable as well.’
The bed also has safety features which include a built-in emergency smoke alarm and fire detectors.
‘A key factor of the Balluga Sleep System is that it is all controlled via an app so when you travel you are able to take your preferred settings to anywhere that has the Balluga system - in essence taking your bed everywhere you go,’ said Mr Katan.
The bed, which also includes features such as connecting to Wi-Fi, syncing to entertainment systems and projecting images onto the ceiling, will turn itself off when the occupant is asleep.
Shaking it up: Bed has a vibrating mattress which can be connected to an entertainment system to provide an additional sensations- such as experiencing every bump while racing on a games console
Light as air: Joe Katan, 52, from North London, created the Balluga bed which made up of small air balls, covered by foam which adapt to suit any weight and size
It comes with a 20-year guarantee due to be sold via luxury brand VeryFirstTo from November 2014.
‘We wanted to bed to be something everyone can enjoy and be accessible,’ said Mr Katan.
‘It could be useful for those being cared for at home, as temperature can be controlled and it would be more comforting than having a hospital bed in the home.’
The Balluga bed will be featured at the Gadget Show Live in Birmingham on 8 April as part of the British Inventors Stand.
The bed comes with a 20 year guarantee and is due to be sold via VeryFirstTo from November 2014
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