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The students, working alongside the organization Autism Involves Me, have combined artificial intelligence and sensor technology to create a tool that could make a significant impact.
The device attaches to phones or tablets and uses temperature and humidity sensors to detect changes in stress levels.
It then displays a color-coded indicator — red for stressed, green for calm, and yellow for caution — allowing caregivers and educators to better understand emotional states and provide timely support.
“What inspired us was realizing that everyone experiences stress, but we don’t always communicate it,” said Deerthi Karthrk, a junior at Bentonville High School. “We wanted to create something that could bridge that communication gap.”
The concept resembles a pop socket, commonly used to grip mobile devices, but with added functionality. “It’s an amazing concept,” said Paula George, Executive Director of Autism Involves Me. “It’s like a pop socket that attaches to a phone or tablet and has sensors to detect emotional states.”
The students are using artificial intelligence to analyze data from the sensors and interpret stress levels.
“I trained and maintained the AI model on the stress data set to detect stress levels based on the inputs from the sensors,” BHS junior Rahul Viswanath said.
Beyond its technological innovation, the project promotes inclusion and understanding for students who communicate differently.
“We’re so excited to see young people interested in inclusion and working to help their fellow students and, eventually, the workforce,” George said.
The students hope their device will gain attention not only in schools but also in local businesses, and they’re optimistic about its potential to expand and help more people in the future.