Mindfulness has gained increasing attention in digital health research due to its demonstrated mental and physiological benefits (Plencler et al., 2024; Yusim & Grigaitis, 2020). While technologies such as mobile apps, wearables, and virtual reality (VR) have increasingly supported mindfulness practices, the majority of interventions continue to emphasize static meditation such as seated...
AHFE International2025Manuel Delaflor Rodriguez, Cecilia Delgado Solorzano, Carlos Toxtli
Consciousness remains one of the most elusive features to replicate in artificial agents. This paper proposes a novel framework for artificial consciousness based on four integrative pillars: (1) self-instantiation, a mechanism for continuous self-representation and identity; (2) temporal continuity, preserving an internal narrative through persistent memory; (3) disturbance-driven adaptation,...