Pregnancy is a journey filled with emotions, sensations, and connections—yet these experiences are often felt in isolation. Our project, CoFeel, seeks to bridge this gap.
Using EMG sensors on the pregnant individual's abdomen to track fetal movements and EEG sensors to monitor neural signatures of emotion, we enable partners and loved ones to engage with an abstract representation of the mother's experience in real time.
In addition to visualizing fetal kicks and emotional states in VR, users can interact with a virtual representation of the baby. These interactions are conveyed back to the pregnant individual via an LED vest, creating a bidirectional experience. As a next step, we plan to develop a tactile vest for the partner or family member, generating localized vibrations on their abdomen to mirror fetal movements.
By translating the unique experience of pregnancy into a shared visual and tactile interaction, CoFeel fosters deeper emotional connection, transforming pregnancy into a journey experienced together rather than in isolation.
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