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This Airplane Napping Gadget Won’t Leave You With a Stiff Neck

17 October 2018
The NapUp Fly system connects to an airplane's seat for comfortable sleep during flight. Source: NapUp

While most people look forward to the destination while taking a flight — the plane ride itself is not always the most comfortable, and with plane seats getting smaller, it's getting more difficult to sleep.

An Israeli startup is trying to make falling asleep on an airplane a lot easier with the NapUp Fly, a sleeping system that attaches directly to a plane seat.

The NapUp system is a portable head support cushion that hugs the forehead and stops your head from falling, while still allowing movement and avoiding neck discomfort. The system also comes with an eye cover, and built-in audio, which allows users to listen to music while they ride in the plane or as they settle in to sleep.

The company came up with the idea for the airplane sleep gadget after developing a similar device for children who fall asleep during long car rides or after a long day. That gadget prevented kids from letting their heads bob over while asleep.

The NapUp Fly is currently on Kickstarter, if you want to learn more about the gadget, click here.

To contact the author of this article, email PBrown@globalspec.com


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