Shreya S. Shinde

Weathering Emotions

This project work is a friendly digital companion aimed to support emotional health by way of easy and simple interactions.

Being a virtual friend, the chatbot - Echo tries to engage with users in short, casual hello-checks, offering a sympathetic ear and suggesting mood-elevating activities attuned to prevailing ambient environmental conditions.

This tailored, situational interaction is meant to break down the gap between technological advancement and human-intimate emotional care. Rather than replacing human closeness, the chatbot attempts to add to it—acting as a low-barrier, pervasive point of contact for mundane emotional touch-base and supportive encouragement.

Lastly, this project examines how technology can enable empathetic, everyday support, making wellness guidance more relatable, timely, and personally meaningful.