19 May 2026, by Viktoria Wrobel

Photo: base.camp

Empty Nose Syndrome is a debilitating condition where people can lose the physical sensation of airflow which often leads to severe psychological distress. This project aims to refine a wearable haptic feedback device that translates breathing chest movements into vibrations to restore breathing awareness. The work involves redesigning the current bulky housing in CAD to achieve a slimmer profile and developing an intuitive mounting system. Furthermore, I will refine the software by implementing different feedback algorithms based on the measured breathing. The evaluation will consist of a preliminary evaluation of the usability and comfort as well as a final evaluation with a person which will evaluate the sensory support for the loss of breathing sensation.