The project is based on studies that demonstrate that social isolation has numerous consequences for physical and mental health. Depression is the worst factor, which triggers a series of problems such as suicide, stress, binge eating, not eating, minor injuries, discouragement, etc.
The solution of this project is based on some studies from Griffith University, Australia and Chiba University, showing that if you add some time in contact with nature it will have a psychological effect, which will cause physiological relaxation that allows the recovery of immune function resulting in a preventive medical effect.
Music also has the effect of relaxing and remembering good times.
The challenge is how to take nature or something that leaves the person in a safe and welcoming state and add music to give an effect of greater relaxation?
For this reason, we chose to improve the technology of virtual reality glasses, which today is based on predefined scenarios. The idea is that the user himself can compose scenarios with the music of his choice. Being able to remember memorable moments and feel safe.
Regarding NASA studies, astronauts undergo several tests to resist this isolation and studies of their own experiences show that they need to be in a safe environment, where all people respect each other.
Use non-violent communication (CNV) to have a harmonious environment, where people can listen to each other and place themselves next to this person to understand their feelings and work on the art of listening and asking if they understood correctly. And for that it is necessary a more relaxed mind, in which the virtual glasses could provide.
This application would have to be developed to have a simple interface and connections to different platforms in a user friendly and light way.
In this tool, these connections must be transparent and secure.
The function of this app is to minimize isolation and bring motivation to exercise in more relaxing places or where the person feels safe.
This will bring physical and mental benefit.
The choice of this challenge was because it was a very important theme that has always existed and now with Covid-19 it has become even worse.
To develop the solution, we have starting with identification of the problem, understanding the complexity of this evil done to humanity. These data were obtained through internet research of data in universities, NASA and ONG`s.
We did not develop any program, we just identified how we could create a program, or API to connect existing technologies and add value to the final product.
We had several problems trying to choose a single solution, because the topic is so complex that it is composed of a set of solutions. We cannot list only one solution as a definitive solution to alleviate this problem.
For example, using the actual technology, we can create a conversation circle, where each one respects what the other says, remaining silent until the person finishes the speech, and all participants have the right to be heard. So the conversation flows and people are able to feel safe. This is a small format of a meeting of people who do not know each other, but who are looking for new friends. In this circle there will be people who want to help and others who want to be helped. There are techniques to simulate a hug, to give comfort to those who are alone. The meditation is a good tool to health care, because it is provide more body immunity.
There is also the problem that isolation causes, which is living or staying with people who may not have so much affinity, or maybe they are in the process of a relationship crisis. In this case, non-violent communication can help in this process, but as long as the person is willing to do it.
We had problems with the team that failed to get together and many had internet problems. People who just disappear in the team.