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ANKER'S SLEEPLAB USES RADAR TO MONITOR YOUR REST

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, SEP 3, 2026

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Anker's new SleepLab speaker tracks sleep without wearables, using 60GHz millimeter-wave radar to monitor heart rate and breathing. The device personalizes audio to optimize different sleep stages based on learned patterns.

The speaker emits radar from your nightstand to detect micro-movements in your chest and body, continuously measuring vital signs throughout the night. Over a month of use, the device learns which routines and audio environments produce the most restful sleep for individual users. Once it identifies optimal patterns, SleepLab adjusts its audio output to enhance whatever sleep stage you're currently in. The device pairs the radar tracking with ambient sounds and relaxation content—what Anker describes as "flower power" aesthetics and hippie-themed audio programs. The radar-based approach eliminates the need for smartwatches or fitness trackers during sleep, removing potential discomfort from wearables. SleepLab joins a growing category of contactless sleep monitoring devices that use non-invasive technology to track biometric data from a distance.

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