Common Concerns About Radar and Radiation
When people hear “radar,” they often associate it with aviation systems or military technology. This raises understandable questions about safety, especially when radar is used in personal environments like bedrooms.
SOMNDEEP uses low-power millimeter-wave radar as a Contactless Health Monitoring System, and its radiation characteristics differ significantly from high-power radar applications.
What Is Millimeter-Wave Radar?
Millimeter-wave radar operates in the electromagnetic spectrum between microwaves and infrared. It emits very low-power electromagnetic waves that reflect off objects to detect motion.
The power levels used in consumer sensing devices are typically orders of magnitude lower than those used in communication towers or industrial radar systems.
Comparing Radar Exposure to Everyday Technologies
Millimeter-wave sensing in consumer devices generally operates at power levels comparable to or lower than common household technologies, such as:
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Wi-Fi routers
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Bluetooth devices
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Smartphones
Regulatory bodies such as the FCC and ICNIRP set strict exposure limits to ensure consumer safety.
Non-Ionizing Radiation and Biological Safety
Millimeter-wave radar uses non-ionizing radiation, meaning it does not have enough energy to ionize atoms or damage DNA directly. This category also includes radio waves, microwaves, and visible light.
Decades of research on non-ionizing electromagnetic fields have not demonstrated consistent evidence of harmful biological effects at regulated exposure levels.
Why SOMNDEEP Uses Ultra-Low Power Radar
SOMNDEEP is designed for indoor, short-range sensing and operates at very low power levels compared to industrial radar systems. Its purpose is to detect micro-movements, not long-distance objects.
This design choice prioritizes safety, energy efficiency, and continuous operation.
Summary: Radar Safety in Contactless Health Monitoring
Millimeter-wave radar used in SOMNDEEP is a low-power, non-ionizing technology widely used in consumer electronics. As a Contactless Health Monitoring System, SOMNDEEP leverages radar for passive sensing while operating within established safety guidelines, making it suitable for long-term use in personal environments.
Note: SOMNDEEP is for general wellness use only; not a medical device.
References
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Radio Frequency Safety Guidelines.
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International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). Guidelines for limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields (100 kHz to 300 GHz).
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Simkó, M., & Mattsson, M.-O. (2019). 5G wireless communication and health effects—A pragmatic review. Environmental Research, 175, 484–496.
