Ommie
Social robot for anxiety reduction through guided deep breathing
In Progress
In Progress
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DESCRIPTION
A novel socially assistive robot designed to support deep breathing practices for anxiety reduction. Ommie uses haptic interaction and non-verbal cues to guide users through calming breathing exercises.
ORGANIZATIONS
CONTRIBUTORS
Assistive Robot Socially Assistive RoboticsHuman-Robot InteractionMental Health TechnologyHaptic InteractionTherapeutic Robotics
Lead: Yale
Contributors: 2 people
SPECIFICATIONS
Height
Approx. 0.3 meters (tabletop size)
Weight
Approx. 2-3 kg
Battery
Powered via wall adapter
Sensors
Capacitive touch, IMU, Motor encoders, Optional camera
Actuators
Dynamixel MX-64AT (breathing motion), Dynamixel AX-12A (head nodding)
Compute Platform
Raspberry Pi
KEY FEATURES
Haptic breathing guidance through physical expansion/contraction
Non-verbal interaction through eye animations and audio chimes
Soft sweater covering for comfortable touch
Body (breathing) and head motions (nodding)
Capacitive touch inputs
Multiple breathing patterns supported (customizable)
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