The ability to fight stress apparently seems attractive for
the wearable devices industry. So far, we've seen two devices that are designed
to help users to cope with stress: Emvio smartwatch and V1bes smart ring.
A similar product is offered through crowdfunding platform,
Indiegogo, this time in the form of a smart bracelet called Wellbe. It embraces
a concept that's similar to Emvio, utilizing the pulse to understand users'
stress, rather than sophisticated and super scientific methods offered by
V1bes.
At the same time, Wellbe also
carries a pretty interesting approach. In addition to reading the heart rate -
through pulse - for three minutes every hour, Wellbe will also try to
understand your stress based on time, location, and other people you meet.
Such approach requires Wellbe to
work with your smartphone. So Wellbe will monitor your heart rate, then the
companion application on smartphone will access the information of location and
calendar, understand where you are and with whom you meet.
Maybe Wellbe users ought to
sacrifice bit privacy by giving access to such information, but these data are
needed in order to provide a more accurate analysis than just reading heart
rate fluctuations.
When Wellbe finds unstable
emotional balance, a notification will be sent to your smartphone, giving
advice so that you can be calmer even if only for a moment.
Detail analysis can be learnt
through the application. At this point, Wellbe will provide recommendations of
relaxation programs formulated by Mentors Channel, which includes meditation,
breathing techniques, imagination and other programs that are suited with how
effective the impact on your emotional stability.
Wellbe is designed as elegant as
possible, oak wood is forming the Wellbe construction. The developer claims
that this material can provide a comfortable texture in the wrist skin.
Wellbe doesn't have a screen. Stainless steel accent is
given in order to enhance the sturdy body. You can choose two variants: one
with the 'Flow' symbol, and another one without a symbol. Wellbe is available
in three colors: black, dark brown, and natural.
If you are interested with the
approach that's offered by Wellbe in coping with the stress, you can order it
for $ 119 at Indiegogo, its retail price will rise to $ 169 when the campaign
is over later.