Attune is an anytime, anywhere AR meditation system designed to support calm, focus, and sleep without being constrained by time, place, or focused attention. It offers three meditation modes—Breath, Focus, and Sleep-aid—each supporting nervous system regulation in different contexts. The project shifts away from structured, goal-driven meditation toward ambient, intuitive regulation integrated into everyday moments.
Attune explores native AR interactions through subtle light, peripheral visuals, breath guidance, gentle audio, and eye tracking. The experience is intentionally instruction-free, with no tasks, goals, or completion states, reducing cognitive burden and enabling effortless engagement.
Inspiration
The project is inspired by the need for mindfulness in a world that is always moving, allowing users to enter a meditative state while walking, commuting, or working. We drew inspiration from Stanford University’s Invincikids and the research of Andrew Huberman, specifically the Cyclic Sighing protocol, to achieve maximum physiological impact in the shortest amount of time. Additionally, we were motivated by the goal of democratizing XR tools for mental health to help populations impacted by trauma and crisis.
What it does
The application uses a bioluminescent pulse (a glowing cloud or orb) that expands and contracts to guide the user's breath following different breathing techniques. It runs on a loop of three different protocols (Breathe, Focus, Sleep-Aid) with one small breathing exercise inside each protocol designed to stabilize the user's state of being. Technically, the prototype measures impact by estimating breath rhythm via the microphone and tracking head stillness through the IMU sensors of the Raven glasses, logging this data for research validation.
How we built it
Unity and Python using Raven Develop SDK on Visual Code - 3 (VS)
Challenges we ran into
Relearning Python or learning Python code for the first time was a challenge. Also finding and fixing bugs in the code for hours was strenuous. It was long hours of work with small breaks, but we tackled the assignment regardless.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
All of us learning how to code a bit of Python and supporting each other through the trial-and-error process was an accomplishment in itself. The experience was overwhelming and time-sensitive at times, but ultimately very fulfilling, especially knowing we were able to successfully carry out our goals together. Each of us completed the task with a level of care and “elegance” we’re proud of.
What we learned
Anything is possible, you just have to breathe, focus, and flow. Creativity sometimes comes with ambiguity, and learning to sit with that uncertainty is part of the process.
What's next for Attune
We would like to expand on the breathing techniques and audio library, integrate voice interaction, and validate mental health impact using BCI and HCI research metrics.
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