Join the open-source rebellion against burnout.
We've been sold a bad deal: that exhaustion is the price of success. That "rise and grind" is the only path forward. It's not. We're a community of builders, creators, and professionals who believe that true productivity doesn't come from hustle culture—it comes from a foundation of restorative rest. We're building the tools to reclaim our energy, and because we're open-source, we're sharing everything we learn along the way.
Who is the nuyu Community?
Our community is a diverse mix of dreamers, builders, and optimizers, all united by the drive to turn their ambitions into actions.
Why We're Building in the Open
Accessibility
Great technology should be available to everyone. By developing nuyu as an open-source project, we are removing barriers and empowering people to build, modify, and learn from our work. A healthy circadian rhythm shouldn't have a paywall.
Collaboration
We don't have all the answers. The most powerful ideas come from collective passion. We invite developers, designers, sleep science enthusiasts, and makers to challenge our assumptions and contribute to a tool that is truly built by and for its community.
Transparency
In a world of closed-off technology, we choose a different path. From our circuit board schematics to the code that runs the alarm, everything is available for you to inspect. You have the right to understand and trust the technology in your home.
Our Story: From Frustration to a Shared Mission
As a medical student, my life ran on an irregular schedule. The constant cycling between long study hours and clinical rotations meant that a 'normal' sleep pattern was a luxury. The real frustration wasn't just feeling tired; it was the slow, difficult process of clawing back to a stable routine, only to have it collapse after a single disruptive week.
I searched for a tool to help, but every solution felt like a piece of a larger puzzle. Standard alarms were just a shock to the system. Wellness apps demanded discipline when I had none left. Nothing treated the day as a whole—a connected cycle of waking, sleeping, and habit formation.
The idea for nuyu was born from that gap. It started as a personal project to build a single, comprehensive device that could anchor a routine using the principles of sleep science. But in sharing the concept, I realized this wasn't just my problem—it was a shared struggle. That realization transformed nuyu from a personal fix into a community-driven, open-source project dedicated to building a better tool for everyone.
How You Can Contribute Right Now
This is a community-driven project. Your feedback is the most valuable contribution you can make at this stage. It directly shapes the product we build.
Shape the Project: Take Our 5-Question Survey
This is the most important way you can help. Your answers to our short, anonymous survey will provide the critical data we need to build a product that solves real-world problems and secure funding for our first production run.
Become a Pioneer
We're looking for passionate individuals to receive early prototypes and provide feedback. As a beta tester, you will play a crucial role in refining the hardware and software.
For the Makers
Ready to get hands-on? We'll be releasing all our 3D-printable files, PCB schematics, and a complete bill of materials after our Kickstarter campaign is successfully funded.
For the Developers
The heart of nuyu is its software. Our firmware and companion app code will be made public following the Kickstarter. Help us fix bugs and build new integrations.
Discover Your Sleep Fingerprint
Ready for a deeper dive? This 5-minute, scientifically-validated quiz analyzes your sleep across 7 key dimensions to reveal your personal sleep archetype.