FruitSmell - Olfactory Interaction System
Sep 22, 2023
Research @ Future Lab, Tsinghua University
Olfactory Interaction Workshop
Overview
We developed an olfactory interaction system combining an olfactory scent-releasing box and a desktop game built in Unity, designed to enhance attention training for children with ADHD.
Team
Qisen Pan, Jiayu Du, Zida Han, Shuomeng Zhang
Problem
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects children's ability to focus, control impulses, and manage energy levels. Common challenges include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can impact academic performance and social interactions. Effective support strategies are essential to help these children thrive in various areas of life.
Solution
Our system leverages both olfactory and visual stimuli to improve attention in children with ADHD.
Olfactory Scent-Releasing Box: Releases four distinct fruit scents.
Interactive Game: Displays four types of fruits falling on the screen.
How It Works:
Children first identify the scent of a specific fruit released by the box.
They then select the corresponding fruit from the falling fruits in the game.
Game Modes:
Normal Mode: Identify the fruit scent and select the corresponding fruit.
Advanced Mode: Memorize a sequence of four scents, then select the fruits in the correct order to create a virtual fruit juice!
Story Board
Olfactory Releasing Box
This box is comprised of esp32 and Mul-O system (an platform for olfactory interaction design developed by Tsinghua University, Future Lab.)
With four releasing channels, the box can release four different scents based on the system we coded in Mul-O.
Attention Training Game
We developed a desk-top game built in Unity, where ADHD patients can engage in the game by recognizing the scents of the fruit first and using the basket to hold the falling fruit accordingly.
