SomaSol

Inspiration

SomaSol was born from a desire to fuse physical wellness with ecological restoration in a way that’s immersive, interactive, and personal. Inspired by the rhythms of summer and the power of biofeedback, we envisioned a game where progress isn’t measured just by in-game scores, but also by your real-world habits—turning self-care into planetary care.

What it does

SomaSol is an AI-powered wellness adventure game where players become Vital Architects—rebuilding a climate-impacted Earth using their real-life health data. Your steps, focus, and breath affect gameplay: stamina, weather shifts, and the world’s restoration all tie into your personal rhythm. It’s a gamified journey toward balance—physically, mentally, and ecologically.

How we built it

We started with wearable and mobile health integrations (e.g., HealthKit/Fitbit APIs), feeding real-time vitals into a game engine built with Unity. Environmental dynamics were driven by AI-trained models simulating biome conditions. Our UI/UX was built using Figma and React Native for a companion dashboard, and all logic was stitched together through a lightweight Flask backend and WebSocket pipeline for responsiveness.

Challenges we ran into

Biofeedback integration: Making sense of varied sensor inputs without overwhelming the user.

Gameplay balance: Ensuring real-life activity remained motivating rather than fatiguing.

Cross-platform syncing: Keeping the game world in step with real-world data across devices and time zones.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Designed a game loop where your breath can shape a biome—literally.

Built a functioning prototype with real-world data input and dynamic ecological simulations.

Got strong validation from early testers who reported feeling more mindful and energized after playing.

What we learned

Health isn’t just data—it’s storytelling. Designing with empathy was key.

Simplicity wins: focusing on intuitive, bite-sized feedback loops kept users engaged.

Interdisciplinary design unlocks unexpected magic—bringing together AI, wellness, ecology, and gaming.

What's next for SomaSol

Deeper gamification with seasonal quests and collaborative restoration campaigns.

Expanded wearable support (including heart rate variability and sleep tracking).

A social map where players restore their local biome in sync with their community’s health data.

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