Project 1

Breath Box: Making relaxed breathing accessible!

Team: Pedro, Lindsey

The idea

Having a vibrating device that helps you with breathing and meditation that you can keep in your pocket.

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Breathe together with the device (additional sensor input) and also have preset modes. Add comforting texture.

Early prototypes

Breathing sensor

proto1_2 min.mov

proto1-min.mov

<aside> ‼️ Problem 1: the stretch sensor's range is very finicky and varies too much, making it hard to detect a useful value for further interaction.

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<aside> ‼️ Problem 2: it is very difficult to put on the stretch sensor even after multiple iterations to try to change out the closure. The way the stretch sensor worked limited us in the wearable design.

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Vibration module

Breathing pattern 1

Breathing pattern 2

We tinkered with the code a bit and thought about what vibration interaction patterns would be good for breathing and meditation.

Pedro's prototype using a nano to test the vibration motor!

Pedro's prototype using a nano to test the vibration motor!

Making the final prototype!

Breathing sensor and the portable vibration device!