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This interactive plant is designed to mirror users’ emotional states through lighting. Utilizing Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) technology, it captures emotional data categorized into three distinct levels: excitement, calm, and sadness. Beyond merely visualizing emotions, this plant offers a unique feature— a meditation mode that activates to aid users in managing feelings of depression. This fusion of nature and technology not only enhances emotional awareness but also supports emotional regulation in a soothing, interactive way.