During CES 2024, a French smart health technology company called Baracoda released the world’s first AI smart mirror BMind. According to the official statement, this is a “mirror” specially designed for mental health that can identify emotions and help manage stress. Health Companion”.
Powered by generative AI and natural language processing (NLP) for sentiment analysis, BMind provides conversational and coaching experiences by providing lighting, conversation, and personalized, automatically generated mindfulness exercises (IT Home Note: including guided meditations, self-affirmations) to identify different emotions and adapt content based on the user’s mood.
BMind is equipped with an omnidirectional microphone for voice recognition and a 4K ultra-high-definition camera for facial recognition. Users can interact with the mirror through voice, gestures, etc. For example, making a fist or tapping can return to the main menu. The gesture to select the current content is to raise the finger. Thumbs up.
BMind can use computer vision and large language models to interpret users' expressions, gestures and language. The mirror also has a built-in CareOS operating system, which uses a technology called "Inclusive Brains", which officials say combines generative AI and neurophysiology to enable the device to sense and adapt to the user's current feelings.
According to reports, BMind allows users to improve their mood by assessing their own mental state and choosing recommended exercises or activities, and does not use "intrusive" information collection technology. In addition, it can help users perform emotionally soothing activities in daily life through "immersive experiences" of light, sound and vision, and even alleviate users' loneliness.
