I was afraid, but now I did it!
“I can‘t do this; I‘m scared.”
Many of us recognize this feeling in various situations. Fear is a natural biological process where adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol release to protect us. However, excessive anxiety often occurs in situations where, rationally, there‘s no need to fear. This overwhelming fear can paralyze and hinder personal development. The anticipation of worst-case scenarios creates anxiety, reinforcing avoidance behaviors, forming a detrimental cycle of escalating fear.
Photos: Paulina Schröder, HS Anhalt, 2024.
To address anxiety, therapists recommend confronting fears (exposure) to associate positive experiences with the situations. In response to this challenge, Ro presents an innovative solution. The Ro waistcoat comprises soft robots crafted from TPU-coated nylon fabric.
A laser meticulously fuses two fabric layers, creating chambers that, when filled with air, take on a three-dimensional shape. This volumetric increase applies a pleasant pressure on the skin, specifically stimulating acupressure points.
For a comprehensive, soothing pressure, all Softrobots, aligned with acupressure points, form a well-thought-out system distributed across the upper body. Air enters from a CO2 cartridge via a valve and can escape through the same valve. Through repeated inflation and deflation, the waistcoat transforms into a dynamic garment, providing continuous massaging relief.
Photos: Philippe Wassenberg, 2024.
Photos: Paulina Schröder, HS Anhalt, 2024.
