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MindCube: an Interactive Device for Gauging Emotions

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Fangzheng Liu,

Don Derek Haddad,

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UIST Adjunct '24: Adjunct Proceedings of the 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology

Article No.: 30, Pages 1 - 2

https://doi.org/10.1145/3672539.3686771

Published: 13 October 2024 Publication History

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This paper introduces the MindCube, an interactive device designed for studying emotions. Resembling a fidget cube toy commonly used for stress and anxiety relief, the MindCube features a compact cubic shape (3.3 cm × 3.3 cm × 3.3 cm), making it small, easy to hold, and ideal for playful interaction. Like a fidget cube toy, each side of the MindCube is equipped with various interactive inputs, including tactile buttons, a small rolling disk, and a joystick. Additionally, the device is fitted with a 9-DoF IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) to measure real-time orientation when held by the user. Furthermore, the MindCube includes a linear vibration motor to provide haptic feedback to enhance the interactive experience.

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MindCube: an Interactive Device for Gauging Emotions
1. Hardware
  1. Communication hardware, interfaces and storage
    1. Sensor devices and platforms

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UIST Adjunct '24: Adjunct Proceedings of the 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology

October 2024

394 pages

ISBN:9798400707186

DOI:10.1145/3672539

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Lining Yao
University of California, Berkeley
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Mayank Goel
Carnegie Mellon University
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Alexandra Ion
Carnegie Mellon University
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Pedro Lopes
University of Chicago

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