Wigglears

Abstract

Human-Computer Integration is an extension of the Human-Computer Interaction paradigm that explores systems in which the boundary between user and computer is blurred. We build on this and explore its intersection with the fields of biodata and playful expression by presenting “Wigglears”, a wearable system that will wiggle the wearer's ears based on skin conductance, aiming to explore playful solutions towards integrated biodata-based self-expression. Through an autobiographical study, we demonstrate the system's ability to fuel social dialogue, amplify positive emotions, and triggering refocus. We intend for our system to be a novel solution to expressing emotions within social interactions, and hope to offer insights towards the social implications of biodata-based integration as a social cue, to help further the research within Human-Computer Integration.

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