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The Shift Work Problem
The scale and health consequences of non-traditional work schedules affecting 600M+ people worldwide.
Accurate Sensing
PPG, ECG, and accelerometry achieve 80–87% sleep staging accuracy, matching clinical polysomnography.
Wearable Limitations
Why consumer smartwatches fall short for sleep management: motion-only estimation vs. physiological classification.
Silent Wake-Ups
How gentle haptic vibration outperforms sound-based alarms for reducing grogginess and sleep inertia.
Sleep Hygiene
Evidence-based habits that improve sleep quality immediately, plus the long-term health risks of chronic disruption.
Medical Approaches
Current clinical interventions for shift worker sleep disorders, and where technology can fill the gaps.
Technology & Innovation
How adaptive algorithms and smart scheduling are redefining what's possible for shift worker sleep management.
Fatigue Risk Management
Workplace fatigue risk management systems and the regulatory landscape for shift worker health and safety.
Sleep Inertia
The science of wake timing: why the sleep stage you wake from matters more than total hours slept.
Deep dives and practical guides
Research write-ups, product deep dives, and practical advice for shift workers.
The Impact of Light-Sleep Waking on Fatigue
Our first controlled study shows that waking during light sleep reduces morning fatigue by up to 60% compared to standard alarms.
ResearchJan 2025How Shift Workers Can Protect Their Circadian Rhythm
Practical strategies for maintaining sleep quality during rotating shift patterns, backed by chronobiology research.
Guide Coming Soon Dec 2024Introducing Somna's Adaptive Wake Algorithm
A deep dive into how Somna detects your sleep stage in real time and picks the optimal moment to wake you.
Product Coming Soon Nov 2024The Science Behind Haptic Wake-Ups
Why gentle vibration patterns outperform sound-based alarms for reducing sleep inertia and morning grogginess.
Research Coming Soon Oct 2024