AN INTELLIGENT BRACELET THAT HELPS YOU MANAGE STRESS

Posted By Simon Montford on Oct 17, 2014

The makers of Olive have made a very genuine attempt at making a bracelet that is more of a lifestyle product compared to existing, more functional looking, fitness trackers like Fuelband, FitBit, Jawbone etc. It is OliveLab's attempt to grab the attention of more fashion-conscious consumers. 

This is something we recently touched on in a previous article "Until Now All Smart Jewellery That Glitters Hasnt Been Gold". We think they have succeeded, at least from an aesthetic perspective. It really is very beautiful. Without actually experiencing the device first hand, it will be interesting to find out how it feels and functions when physically held. 

The purpose and key differentiator of the Olive is that it monitors stress. It does so via several biological indicators:

• Heart rate and heart rate variability to better understand our body's stress response through changes in the cardiovascular system.  
  


• Skin conductance which indicates our body's level of excitement. When we have emotional reactions, Olive can detect this in our skin.  
  


• Ambient light because exposure to light affects our sleep and body's natural rhythms, which in turn change the way we respond to stress.     
  


• Motion to analyze overall muscle tension. When we are stressed and our body enters a fight-or-flight state, our muscles tense up.   
  


• Skin temperature which can change when stress affects blood flow to our extremities.   
  

Olive is best used with a smartphone but can be used in stand-alone mode. Olive will still detect the physiological signs of stress and help guide you to utilize and control your breath over time. Mindful breathing is a fundamental tool for conquering stress. 

Preorder: Indiegogo

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