Systems and methods for autonomously soothing babies

A baby support apparatus comprising:

• a sleeping surface to support a baby;
• at least one microphone;
• an output device configured to generate an output action;
• one or more processors configured to execute computer-executable instructions to:
• receive first sound data corresponding to an audio signal generated by the at least one microphone;
• determine a power spectral density estimate based on the first sound data;
• comparing the power spectral density estimate to a plurality of power spectral density threshold values in a table associating the plurality of power spectral density threshold values with a plurality of baby statuses;
• and
• determine the first sound data corresponds to a first baby status of the plurality of baby statutes based on the power spectral density estimate being associated with the first baby status in the table, the first baby status corresponding to a degree of distress of the baby,
• wherein the baby support apparatus is a crib, a playard, or a sleeper.

A method comprising:

• receiving, by one or more processors coupled to a baby support apparatus, first sound data corresponding to an audio signal generated by at least one microphone coupled to the baby support apparatus, the baby support apparatus comprising a sleeping surface configured to support a baby;
• determining a power spectral density estimate based on the first sound data;
• comparing the power spectral density estimate to a plurality of power spectral density threshold values in a table associating the plurality of power spectral density threshold values with a plurality of baby statuses;
• determining the first sound data corresponds to a first baby status of the plurality of baby statutes based on the power spectral density estimate being associated with the first baby status in the table,
• wherein the audio signal corresponds to the baby.