Audio Augmentation of Manual Interactions to Support Mindfulness
Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies December 2, 2025 Yujie Tao, Jingjin Li, Lijuan Ye et al.
Mindfulness is the state of maintaining attention to the present moment with curiosity and openness. Existing mobile technologies to support mindfulness focus on formal practices such as meditation, requiring dedicated space and time. However, everyday mindfulness—a more flexible form of practice woven into routine activities such as washing hands or cooking—remains under-supported. To address...