fufuly
Yukai Engineering Inc. / Japan Tobacco Inc. / Hakuhodo Inc.
fufuly is a robotic cushion whose rhythmical pulsations prompt people hugging it to subconsciously adjust their breathing, helping them to feel calm and rested. The cushion healthfully utilizes the well-known phenomenon of rhythmical synchronization between individuals or between individuals and objects (e.g., speakers’ and listeners’ breathing rhythms, babies’ heartbeats, and their cradles’ swings). fufuly mechanically expands and contracts to achieve the right rhythm and amplitude simultaneously, gently stimulating the user’s belly to induce slower and deeper breathing. Battery-operated and portable, fufuly makes it easier to feel calm anytime, anywhere.