MUC 2025 MindSpace: Improving Relaxation Break and Performance Using Deep Touch Pressure on Users’ Upper Chest Area
· 15 min · Episode 79
Show notes
Taking a break at work should leave you refreshed—but often it doesn't. MindSpace is a pneumatically controlled haptic device worn on the upper chest that combines two calming sensations: gentle breathing-like movements and deep touch pressure similar to a hug. In a study with 24 participants performing demanding cognitive tasks, those who used MindSpace during their breaks showed significantly faster recovery of focus compared to those who simply rested. The device simulates the comforting sensation of being held while breathing together with someone, activating the parasympathetic nervous…
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