Soulnest Usetyenziso Lweselula ngu-Yixuan Song and Jiahui Yu

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Soulnest Usetyenziso Lweselula olwenziwe ngu-Yixuan Song and Jiahui Yu ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2026 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo loBuxhakaxhaka beMobhayili, iiAplikeyishini kunye neSoftwe.

IntsimbiImobhayili· 2026

Soulnest Usetyenziso Lweselula

ngu Yixuan Song and Jiahui Yu

Umxhasi: SoulNest

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Imobhayili

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Malunga ne-Soulnest Usetyenziso Lweselula

I-Soulnest lusetyenziso lweselula olwenzelwe ukuxhasa impilo yengqondo. Olu setyenziso lunikeza iqabane le-intelligence eyenziweyo (AI) elikhokela abasebenzisi kumanyathelo amane: ukukhethwa kweqabane, uvavanyo, unyango kunye nokukhululwa kwexesha lengxaki. Uhlalutyo lobuso kunye nokuvakala kwesantya sentliziyo kuvumela iqabane ukuba lilungelelanise ithoni yalo nesikhokelo salo ngexesha lokwenyani. Iindlela zonyango lwengqondo nokuziphatha (cognitive behavioral therapy) zisetyenziselwa ukunceda abasebenzisi balawule uxinzelelo lweemvakalelo. Konke ukuqhutywa kwenzeka kwisixhobo ngokwaso, ngoko ke usetyenziso lusebenza ungekho kwi-intanethi kwaye lugcina iinkcukacha zobuqu ziyimfihlo.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award

Soulnest Usetyenziso Lweselula ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Soulnest Usetyenziso Lweselula iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Soulnest Usetyenziso Lweselula iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.

Emva Koyilo

Ikhithi Yeendaba

Iziqinisekiso, amalungu eqela kunye neenkcukacha zobugcisa ezinikezelwe ngumyili.

Iimpawu Ezizodwa: 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.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: 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.
Iithegi: Mental Wellness, Ai Companion, Social Impact, Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Design, Biofeedback, Digital Health, Wearable Interaction, Cbt Therapy, Accessibility
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: 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.
Umngeni Woyilo: 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.
Uphando: 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.
Inkuthazo: 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.
Ubude Beprojekthi: The project started in Nov 2024 in San Jose and launched the beta version in Aug 2025.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: 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.
Amalungu Eqela: Yixuan Song
Jiahui Yu
Xianxi Liao