in the 1970s and 1980s, American sleep researcher David Dinges pioneered important research on humans and sleep, specifically the negative effects of sleep deprivation and the recovery potential of napping in giving people a chance to re-energize and ultimately be more productive.
What we have now is commonly referred to as the power nap, almost in a half-joking sense, but its benefits are anything but a joke and industries are starting to see the advantages of naps for employees, such as Nike, who provide “quiet rooms” for employees. However, there’s a greater phenomenon growing amongst big businesses in providing resting times and spaces. Introducing sleep pods.
The sleep pods are some of the strangest looking beds you’ll ever lay eyes on and look like they are leftover props from the set of The Fifth Element. However, the designs aren’t simply there to look sleek or weird, and are often equipped with plush features to complement the exterior.
There are several different manufacturers of sleep pods currently on the market, each with their own unique designs; some offering the same functions and some a little different. Many have been crafted in such a way to allow the body to lie in different positions, benefitting muscles and bones in different ways and helping to de-stress.