Deep touch pressure is used to treat sensory processing difficulties by applying a firm touch to the body to stimulate the nervous system and soothe anxiety. I conducted a long-term exploration of deep touch pressure from a first-person perspective, using shape-changing pneumatic actuators, breathing and ECG sensors to investigate whether deep touch pressure can guide users to engage in semi-autonomous interactions with their breathing and encourage greater introspection and body awareness. Based on an initial collaborative material exploration, I designed the breathing garment- a wearable vest used to guide the wearer through deep breathing techniques. The breathing garment presents a new use case of deep touch pressure as a modality for h...
Anxiety disorders affect approximately one third of people during their lifetimes and are the ninth ...
We describe the use of textile sensors mounted in a garment sleeve to detect affective gestures. The...
Background: Human interaction by touch plays a central role for our health and well being throughout...
Deep touch pressure is used to treat sensory processing difficulties by applying a firm touch to the...
Deep Pressure Therapy relies on exerting firm touch to help individuals with sensory sensitivity. We...
The focus of this project was the research and development of an affective social touch wearable. Af...
Abstract. Breathing techniques have been widely used as an aid in stress-reduction and relaxation ex...
Anxiety is a natural “fight-or-flight” response that everybody experiences to perceived stress or th...
Though seemingly straightforward and habitual, breathing is a complex bodily function. Problematisin...
Stress, anxiety, and depression are normal reactions to a variety of stressors and have a detrimenta...
A stressful society with a deficiency of attention has led to a growing demand for meditation techni...
Pressure garments, also called compression garments, are used for the treatment of hypertrophic scar...
To assist people in practicing mindful breathing and regulate their perceived workload while not dis...
Thesis: S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Architecture and Planning, Program in...
International audienceWe present a system that raises awareness about users' inner state. Dišimo is ...
Anxiety disorders affect approximately one third of people during their lifetimes and are the ninth ...
We describe the use of textile sensors mounted in a garment sleeve to detect affective gestures. The...
Background: Human interaction by touch plays a central role for our health and well being throughout...
Deep touch pressure is used to treat sensory processing difficulties by applying a firm touch to the...
Deep Pressure Therapy relies on exerting firm touch to help individuals with sensory sensitivity. We...
The focus of this project was the research and development of an affective social touch wearable. Af...
Abstract. Breathing techniques have been widely used as an aid in stress-reduction and relaxation ex...
Anxiety is a natural “fight-or-flight” response that everybody experiences to perceived stress or th...
Though seemingly straightforward and habitual, breathing is a complex bodily function. Problematisin...
Stress, anxiety, and depression are normal reactions to a variety of stressors and have a detrimenta...
A stressful society with a deficiency of attention has led to a growing demand for meditation techni...
Pressure garments, also called compression garments, are used for the treatment of hypertrophic scar...
To assist people in practicing mindful breathing and regulate their perceived workload while not dis...
Thesis: S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Architecture and Planning, Program in...
International audienceWe present a system that raises awareness about users' inner state. Dišimo is ...
Anxiety disorders affect approximately one third of people during their lifetimes and are the ninth ...
We describe the use of textile sensors mounted in a garment sleeve to detect affective gestures. The...
Background: Human interaction by touch plays a central role for our health and well being throughout...