Our Innovation

SleeperBuild is an all-in-one solution to tackle challenges and revolutionise sleep within space. Our innovation integrates a variety of technological elements into one convenient product to ensure a restorative resting environment for astronauts on the ISS, and hopefully future tourists.

Visualise SleeperBuild through our 3D-rendered Blender model...

Exterior Screen

Displays the astronaut's biometrics:

Body temperature (˚C)
Audible volume (dB)
Hours asleep (h: min)
Circadian rhythm phase (calculated from hours asleep)

SleeperBuild POD

A cylindrical capsule consisting primarily of an aluminium alloy, which is:

Lightweight (low density)
Relatively inexpensive
Opaque, protecting from ISS irregular day-night patterns
Fixed to spacecraft's floor, walls, and ceiling
Built with sliding door mechanism, operatable from both in and outside, and electronically connected to the other systems in the POD
And, contains a thin lightweight polyethylene layer for radiation-shielding

The SleeperBuild Innovation

SleeperBuild Headset

A thin Headset strapped around the astronaut's head, containing:
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for power
A thin lightweight polyethylene layer for radiation-shielding, avoiding bright flashes in the eyes of astronauts
Cutting-edge noise cancellation technology (through partnership with Sony and Bose)
A smart LED lighting system to regulate circadian rhythm

SleeperBuild Biosuit

Provides elastic-deformation pressure through:

Thubber (elastic and thermally conductive material)
Nickel-titanium coil actuators built into suit layers

This ensures cranial fluids are drained, accumulating in the lower-body as they would on Earth.

A/C and Ventilation (low-power)

Allows astronauts to sleep at a personalised optimal temperature
Mitigates increases in body temp. from wearing the tight SleeperBuild Biosuit
Prevents air stagnation
Removes CO2 buildup around the head region (in microgravity, there are little buoyant forces to lift toxic CO2 away from the head)

Elastic Fibre Clasps

Also made of Thubber, the clasps are attached to both the SleeperBuild POD and around the wrists and ankles of the astronaut. This is a comfortable method of stabilising the astronaut's position, helping to avoid inertia-induced disturbances.

Consumer User Guide

The proportions of both the SleeperBuild POD and SleeperBuild Biosuit will be specialised for the specific spacecraft and astronauts corresponding to each of Sleeperbuild's customers. Relevant parameters will be measured during personalised consultations before the manufacturing process begins. Customers will be informed of the POD's dimensions, so specific areas on the spacecraft can be constructed which are complementary to the POD's shape (for convenient and safe implementation).

The SleeperBuild POD is conveniently fixed to the inner floor, walls, and ceiling of the spacecraft in which it is established. Before entering, the astronaut must wear the SleeperBuild Biosuit specialised to their body proportions, which can be worn over thin, casual clothes due to its flexibility.

Our sliding door mechanism allows for a convenient and quick entry (and exit) of the user into the POD. Once entered, the user should wear the elastic fibre clasps* around both ankles and one or both wrists, to a comfortable level of tightness. They must then place the SleeeperBuild Headset on their head and secure it to an appropriate level of tightness.

Once the sliding door has been shut, the low-powered exterior screen, A/C system, and temperature regulator will begin to function. Upon opening the sliding door mechanism (i.e. upon waking up, or in case of emergency), the systems will automatically turn off.

*In the case of an emergency, the clasps can be independently undone simply by the user pulling away from the walls of the POD with sufficient force.*