Soulnest Polokalama Feaveaʻi e Yixuan Song and Jiahui Yu

O le mamanu Soulnest Polokalama Feaveaʻi e Yixuan Song and Jiahui Yu o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2026 A' Design Award Uʻamea i le Vaega Tauva Mamanu Fe'avea'i.

UʻameaFe'avea'i· 2026

Soulnest Polokalama Feaveaʻi

na mamanuina e Yixuan Song and Jiahui Yu

Tagata Fa'atau: SoulNest

Manumalo o le A' Design Award Uʻamea i le Vaega Fe'avea'i

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Le Mamanu

E Uiga ia Soulnest Polokalama Feaveaʻi

O le Soulnest o se polokalama feaveaʻi na faia e lagolago ai le soifua maloloina o le mafaufau. O loo ofoina mai e le polokalama se soa atamai faakomepiuta e taʻitaʻia tagata faaaogā i vaega e fā: le filifiliga o le soa, le suʻesuʻega, togafitiga ma le faamāmāina o faalavelave faafuaseʻi. O le suʻesuʻeina o foliga ma le lagonaina o le tatā o le fatu e mafai ai e le soa ona fetuunaʻi lana leo ma ana taʻiala i le taimi moni. E faaaogā auala togafiti o mafaufauga ma amioga (cognitive behavioral therapy) e fesoasoani ai i tagata faaaogā e pulea le mafatia o lagona. O gaioiga uma e faia i totonu lava o le masini, o lea e mafai ai ona galue le polokalama e aunoa ma le initaneti ma faasaoina ai le puipuiga o faamatalaga patino.

Le Fa'ailogaina

E Uiga i le A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai Soulnest Polokalama Feaveaʻi, o se faamaoniga mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu lelei e faataunuu ai manaʻoga faapolofesa ma pisinisi e faamoemoeina mai galuega ua mamanuina lelei. O ē manumalo i le Uʻamea e faaalia ai le tomai tele, le faapitoa maualuga, le malamalama o tagata poto ma le mafai fatufatuaʻi o ē na faia. E faamoemoeina Soulnest Polokalama Feaveaʻi e avea ma mea ua matuā vivii, mataʻina ma pelepelea e aogā ma fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Uʻamea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili o le pisinisi ma e iai uiga faatekonolosi mafai ua fesoʻotaʻi ma le poto ma le taleni. Ona o lona faatuatuaina, e tatau ai Soulnest Polokalama Feaveaʻi ona faaaloalogia ma ua mamanuina e tuuina mai ai faaleleiga o le olaga e fesoasoani e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei.

I Tua o le Mamanu

Pepa Fa'asalalau

Fa'amaoniaga, sui o le 'au ma fa'amatalaga fa'atekinisi na saunia e le tagata mamanu.

Uiga Fa'apitoa: Soulnest pioneers a paradigm shift in mental health by replacing traditional high-barrier appointments with an immediate, 4-step stabilization loop. It democratizes emotional care through de-stigmatized Ai avatars, delivering personalized support in under 10 seconds. Engineered for digital equity, it features on-device Ai inference for full offline functionality on low-end devices. Adhering to Wcag standards and low-arousal aesthetics, Soulnest fosters global resilience with proven 72% efficacy.
Fua & Fa'apipi'i: Ai architecture: Green Llm framework optimized via Tensorflow lite for local edge-computing. Performance: On-device inference latency less than 120ms; 40% reduction in peak Cpu load via adaptive computation dimming. Bio-data: Heart rate sampling at 30fps; 100% on-device physiological processing (zero-cloud privacy). Universal equity: Lightweight build less than 150mb for low-end device compatibility. Compliance: Full Wcag 2.1 level Aa and Iso-standard data encryption for global digital wellness.
Fa'ailoga: Mental Wellness, Ai Companion, Social Impact, Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Design, Biofeedback, Digital Health, Wearable Interaction, Cbt Therapy, Accessibility
Tekonolosi Gaosiga: Soulnest implements an empathic interaction system by merging Rppg bio-sensing with Facs-based facial tracking. This transforms passive interfaces into a responsive biofeedback loop, where Ai avatars dynamically adapt their tone and guidance based on real-time physiological stress markers. The design utilizes atomic design systems and flutter for cross-platform fluidity, ensuring a seamless experience that balances clinical rigor with a low-arousal visual language.
Lu'itau o le Mamanu: The hardest part was achieving emotional authenticity while ensuring absolute privacy. Internal factors: We had to balance clinical rigor with a low-arousal Ux to prevent digital fatigue. External factors: Overcoming the limitations of on-device Ai inference was crucial to allow full functionality on low-end hardware without cloud dependency. Result: We successfully engineered a responsive bio-feedback loop that senses crisis through subtle physiological cues, navigating complex data-protection laws while delivering life-saving immediacy.
Su'esu'ega: We conducted a multi-modal mixed-methods study to bridge the 75% gap in immediate mental support. Methodology: Using evidence-based design and longitudinal tracking, we integrated Cbt frameworks with Ai interaction. Tools and participants: 1,200 diverse users were monitored via Rppg sensors and biometric wearables over 6 months. Results: Data showed a 72% increase in emotional regulation and a 58% reduction in crisis duration. Impact: The research proves that Ai-driven, bio-responsive tools can democratize mental healthcare, transforming high-barrier therapy into a scalable, stigma-free social infrastructure.
Fa'aosofia: Inspired by the "silent crisis" where 75% of those in need lack mental support due to stigma and cost, Soulnest was born to bridge this gap. We observed that the "waiting period" is the deadliest barrier. Our goal was to create a "seamless emotional infrastructure" that is as natural as breathing. By integrating evidence-based therapy with Ai-driven empathy, Soulnest replaces medical coldness with human-centric warmth, ensuring support is a right, not a luxury, at the very moment of crisis.
Umi o le Poloketi: The project started in Nov 2024 in San Jose and launched the beta version in Aug 2025.
Fa'agasologa o Galuega: 1. Selection: Users choose a personalized Ai companion based on visual aesthetics and emotional affinity. 2. Diagnosis: The Ai assesses mental states by analyzing facial micro-expressions and conversational patterns. 3. Therapy: Users access anytime Ai consultations with avatar using Cbt techniques for immediate emotional support. 4. Crisis relief: Interactive scenarios and sensory healing are triggered to de-escalate emotional spikes. 5. Biometric tracking: Wearable sensors monitor physiological indicators, allowing the Ai to proactively intervene and track long-term wellness trends.
Sui o le 'Au: Yixuan Song
Jiahui Yu
Xianxi Liao