Abstract:
Research suggests that mindfulness-based activities such as structured colouring are effective in reducing anxiety. Digital colouring is convenient but lacks the tactile ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Research suggests that mindfulness-based activities such as structured colouring are effective in reducing anxiety. Digital colouring is convenient but lacks the tactile experience of traditional media. We introduce HaptiColour, a haptic-assisted colouring platform that aims to help people manage anxiety and increase mindfulness. The platform is based on Haply, a 2-DoF grounded force feedback device, integrated with a graphical environment. We explored and implemented haptic guidance strategies and tool-tip effects that aid digital colouring experiences. We foresee the use of this platform in structured colouring practices. Initial evaluation shows that people would be interested in using a haptic-assisted colouring platform.
Published in: 2021 IEEE World Haptics Conference (WHC)
Date of Conference: 06-09 July 2021
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 23 August 2021
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