This non-medicinal stress relief solution can fit in the palm of your hand. Stress and anxiety are medical conditions many suffer with daily. Developed by researchers from the University of Bath, the Breathing Stone is a hand-held electronic device that gages your anxiety levels by monitoring your heart beat and playing soothing songs.
The design concept is a non-invasive stress relief tool created not just by researchers Paul Leonard and Chris Clarke, but by music composer Joseph Hyde and David Plans from Adaptive Media (an entertainment and healthcare startup). It detects pulse and breathing patterns and generates relaxing music in real time to reflect and help adjust the holder's physiological state.
Funded by the REACT hub, the Breathing Stone was recently showcased at the London Design Festival at Christie's.
Soothing Song Stones
This Stress Relief Device Monitors Your Heartbeat and Plays Relaxing Music
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Stress Relief - Devices that monitor physiological signals to generate custom stress-reducing experiences.
2. Physiology-based Music Generation - Real-time music composition based on physiological signals like heart rate or breathing.
3. Non-invasive Health Tech - Medical devices that do not require medication or invasive procedures.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Opportunities for innovative non-medicinal stress relief solutions for individuals with medical anxiety conditions.
2. Entertainment - Potential applications of adaptive media technology for stress relief and relaxation experiences.
3. Consumer Electronics - Increasing demand for portable, non-invasive stress relief devices in the market.