Intelligent Art Toy Interaction for Stress Management: A Multimodal Biofeedback Approach

This research pioneers a novel stress intervention framework through the fusion of interactive technology and therapeutic art toys. A plush prototype embedded with flexible intronic sensors continuously monitors cardiac activity, translating real-time heart rate fluctuations into dynamic LED light p...

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Published in:2025 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Image Processing and Computer Applications (ICIPCA) pp. 209 - 213
Main Author: Li, Xin
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 28.06.2025
Subjects:
Biofeedback Intervention
Biological control systems
Biomedical monitoring
Emotional Design
HCI
Intelligent Art Toys
Medical services
Mental health
Monitoring
Protocols
Prototypes
Real-time systems
Toy manufacturing industry
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Abstract This research pioneers a novel stress intervention framework through the fusion of interactive technology and therapeutic art toys. A plush prototype embedded with flexible intronic sensors continuously monitors cardiac activity, translating real-time heart rate fluctuations into dynamic LED light patterns. This tactile-visual feedback loop allows users to intuitively regulate stress responses via multisensory engagement. In a randomized controlled trial (N=45), the experimental group using the interactive system demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements: heart rate variability (SDNN) increased by 26.7 % alongside a 9.5 % heart rate reduction, whereas controls showed negligible changes. Physiological analysis confirmed a strong inverse HRV-heart rate correlation, aligning with autonomic nervous system homeostasis mechanisms. The system's efficacy stems from three innovations: 1) Miniaturized biosensing enabling unobtrusive physiological monitoring; 2) Gamified biofeedback transforming stress regulation into intuitive sensory interaction; 3) Artistic embodiment reducing technology anxiety through culturally resonant forms. These findings validate intelligent art toys as viable non-pharmacological tools for stress mitigation, particularly among youth populations resistant to traditional interventions. By bridging affective computing with wearable biosensors, this work expands human-computer interaction paradigms beyond clinical settings into daily life. The prototype's scalable design supports diverse applications-from classroom stress management to workplace wellness programs-demonstrating how emotionally intelligent artifacts can democratize mental health support. Future iterations will enhance cross-cultural adaptability and investigate long-term neuroplasticity effects, ultimately advancing personalized digital therapeutics through aesthetic engagement.
AbstractList This research pioneers a novel stress intervention framework through the fusion of interactive technology and therapeutic art toys. A plush prototype embedded with flexible intronic sensors continuously monitors cardiac activity, translating real-time heart rate fluctuations into dynamic LED light patterns. This tactile-visual feedback loop allows users to intuitively regulate stress responses via multisensory engagement. In a randomized controlled trial (N=45), the experimental group using the interactive system demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements: heart rate variability (SDNN) increased by 26.7 % alongside a 9.5 % heart rate reduction, whereas controls showed negligible changes. Physiological analysis confirmed a strong inverse HRV-heart rate correlation, aligning with autonomic nervous system homeostasis mechanisms. The system's efficacy stems from three innovations: 1) Miniaturized biosensing enabling unobtrusive physiological monitoring; 2) Gamified biofeedback transforming stress regulation into intuitive sensory interaction; 3) Artistic embodiment reducing technology anxiety through culturally resonant forms. These findings validate intelligent art toys as viable non-pharmacological tools for stress mitigation, particularly among youth populations resistant to traditional interventions. By bridging affective computing with wearable biosensors, this work expands human-computer interaction paradigms beyond clinical settings into daily life. The prototype's scalable design supports diverse applications-from classroom stress management to workplace wellness programs-demonstrating how emotionally intelligent artifacts can democratize mental health support. Future iterations will enhance cross-cultural adaptability and investigate long-term neuroplasticity effects, ultimately advancing personalized digital therapeutics through aesthetic engagement.
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Biological control systems
Biomedical monitoring
Emotional Design
HCI
Intelligent Art Toys
Medical services
Mental health
Monitoring
Protocols
Prototypes
Real-time systems
Toy manufacturing industry
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