Endoskin

Inspiration

The inspiration for Endoskin came from my personal struggle as a student, where the intense cold made me feel unmotivated to go outside or travel between buildings for class. I wanted to build a "second skin" that could solve this by bridging the gap between internal biology and harsh external environments.

What it does

Endoskin is a bio-adaptive membrane that monitors the balance between your internal core temperature and the environment to maintain a state of thermal neutrality. It uses a grid of sensors and tiles to proactively warm or cool the user, preventing physical distress before it even starts.

How we built it

We utilized Figma Make to design and prototype a high-fidelity user interface that visualizes real-time thermal data and homeostatic states. This allowed us to build an interactive dashboard where users can tune their sensory perception through a seamless, digital-twin body map.

Challenges we ran into

Our biggest challenge was visually representing "invisible" biological data, like internal core temperature and humidity levels, without cluttering the screen.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We successfully integrated the complex concepts of Thermoception and Hygoception into a functional digital prototype that prioritizes user comfort. We are also proud of creating a minimalist interface that surfaces critical thermal data without causing information overload for the wearer.

What we learned

I learned how to translate human biological needs into engineering specifications, specifically exploring how environmental stability is tied to cognitive focus. This project also deepened my understanding of using sensors to create a predictive rather than just a reactive wearable system.

What's next for Endoskin

The next step is to develop a physical prototype using flexible electronic meshes to test how the tiles perform during high-intensity movement. I also plan to refine the AI model to include heart rate variability, allowing the skin to adjust based on the user's real-time stress.

Built With

• figma-make
• figma-slides