The algorithm of a cry: How startups are turning baby whimpers into data

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Indian startups including Pukaar.ai, Cradlewise, Aignosis, and Gabify are using artificial intelligence to analyze baby cries and movements. Pukaar.ai's app records crying patterns to identify hunger, discomfort, or pain, gaining 20,000 installs in six weeks. Cradlewise offers smart cribs costing ₹1.6 lakh with motion sensors and cameras. These companies treat early childhood as a data problem, leveraging AI signal-processing technology to help parents navigate infant care.

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