Elena Sabinson

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Blowfish Band: A Wearable Inflatable Fidget for Self-Stimulatory (Stim) Behaviors

This pictorial presents an autobiographical design study of the Blowfish Band, a spiky, inflatable sensory wearable I created and wore as an autistic designer-researcher. Through photography and reflection, I explore how manual inflation and tactile interaction supported unmasking, emotional regulation, and reduced ha…

HRI '241st AuthorShape-Changing Interfaces & Soft Robotic Materials +2

With Every Breath: Testing the Effects of Soft Robotic Surfaces on Attention and Stress

We report on the impact of a soft robot of our design on emotional wellbeing using a mixed methods approach. Participants (N=93) engaged with our soft robotic surface designed to simulate the benefits of nature and provide therapeutic behavioral interventions to reduce stress. The study assessed sustained attention, p…

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