An Interactive Soundscape to Assist Group Walking Mindfulness Meditation
K. Cochrane, L. Loke, Andrew J. Campbell, Matthew Leete, Naseem Ahmadpour
MOCO July 5, 2020 DOI: 10.1145/3401956.3404240 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAn interactive soundscape called Sound of Mind transforms based on one participant's brainwave data during group walking meditation. The case study explores how such ambient soundscapes can support meditation practice and open new research opportunities in human-computer interaction and design. The system uses brainwave data from a single participant to alter the soundscape in real time, creating a shared auditory environment for the group.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Computer science Psychology Medicine |
| Key finding | Interactive soundscapes transformed by brainwave data can be used in group walking meditation, presenting new possibilities for human-computer interaction research. |
Abstract
Developing interactive soundscapes for walking meditation has the potential to bring new opportunities of research in human-computer interaction and design. In this paper, we present our case study Sound of Mind, an interactive ambient soundscape that is transformed by one of the participant's brainwave data in a group walking meditation practice.