London-based technology start-up, Doppel, is bringing a new generation of wearable technology to the US. Doppel Wristband helps users stay alert or calm down, naturally, in real-time. Different from traditional wearables that merely measure or monitor your body, the new doppel wristband can literally change your mood using your body’s natural response to rhythm.
How Does Doppel Work?
- Doppel sits on the inside of your wrist and is synced with a companion app. The device emits a vibration that feels like a heartbeat.
- You tap or stroke the device to regulate the rhythm – a faster one makes you feel more alert while a slower one calms you down. And the app stores your personal preferences.
- Your brain responds naturally to the rhythm to alter your mood. It is similar to upbeat or downbeat music.
However, unlike with music or external stimulants or depressants (like caffeine or sleep aids), you can set your pace, when and where you want, non-invasively. With doppel, you use your own body to help rev up for a long meeting, stay calm during an important presentation or wind down at the end of the day.
“We’ve all wanted or needed to change how we feel at some point,” said Fotini Markopoulou, founder and CEO, doppel. “Perhaps you drink coffee to feel more alert and focused before arriving at work. Maybe you like the idea of meditation to feel calm, but have no idea when you’d find the time. We created doppel as a way to give you control, by tapping into something you have naturally – a mind/body connection – in a customized yet manageable way.”
According to research from Harvard Business School workplace stress costs the US between $125 and $190 billion annually, representing 5 to 8 percent of national spending on healthcare.
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