TRIPP, an acclaimed wellness technology firm, has introduced its AI-powered meditation guide, Kōkua XR, to virtual reality platforms. Named after the Hawaiian term for selfless care and support, Kōkua XR harnesses data from over 11 million global wellness sessions to provide real-time, highly personalized meditation experiences.
Since its beta release on mobile devices in February, Kōkua XR has seen a dramatic increase in user engagement, with session participation more than doubling. This growth underscores the high demand for customized wellness solutions and highlights the potential of AI to offer deeply personalized experiences.
“From the company’s inception, TRIPP has envisioned creating dynamic and immersive experiences that adapt to users’ needs in real-time,” said Tim Chang, Venture Partner at Mayfield, who led TRIPP’s seed funding round in 2017. “TRIPP’s commitment to building a robust data and technology foundation has positioned it to leverage emerging AI capabilities, enhancing mindfulness and consciousness-expanding experiences to new heights. The integration of breath detection models with real-time AI-generated meditations illustrates the transformative potential of hyper-personalized wellness solutions.”
Kōkua XR represents a novel approach to wellness, using AI not only to deliver individualized reflections but also to continually evolve based on user interactions. The platform builds on mood data from TRIPP’s extensive database, which includes user-reported emotional states before and after each session. This data fuels Kōkua XR’s sophisticated AI interface, developed from TRIPP’s proprietary wellness data environment, to deliver experiences tailored to individual and community needs. Initially available on mobile and Meta Quest platforms, Kōkua XR will expand to additional TRIPP platforms in the coming months.
Nanea Reeves, CEO and Founder of TRIPP, remarked, “Our users have played a crucial role in shaping this technology by sharing their experiences with us. Each session embodies the collaborative and selfless spirit of Kōkua, enhancing support for both individual and collective well-being. With Kōkua, we ensure that each wellness journey is as unique as the individual, offering a new approach to mental and emotional health that is accessible across various platforms.”
TRIPP employs two patented technologies to customize wellness experiences dynamically. These technologies respond to changes in mood and physiological indicators, such as breathing patterns, collected via the headset. The system integrates mood and breath data with user feedback to create a mood and emotions vector database, enabling AI to generate personalized meditations. Upcoming patents will enhance the system’s accuracy and responsiveness by improving user interaction and feedback mechanisms.
Malte Barth, Founding Partner at Bitkraft and leader of TRIPP’s Series A funding round in 2022, noted, “Generative AI has revolutionized how we interact with technology, and TRIPP’s approach to wellness is no exception. Nanea and her team have developed a uniquely powerful platform for delivering personalized meditation and wellness experiences, demonstrating an exceptional commitment to user-centric innovation.”
This announcement follows recent accolades, including recognition as a top spatial computing experience on the Apple Vision Pro and Nanea Reeves being named a finalist in the Women That Build Awards 2024. TRIPP has also achieved over 2.6 million five-star ratings and holds the title of the most reviewed mindfulness app on the Meta Quest platform. As a leader in XR wellness, TRIPP continues to advance AI and immersive technology to provide personalized wellness solutions globally.
For more information about TRIPP’s offerings, visit tripp.com.
About TRIPP
TRIPP is a pioneering XR wellness company known for its innovative use of AI and immersive technologies to offer highly personalized mindfulness solutions. Combining research-based techniques with immersive worldscapes, binaural sound frequencies, and gamification, TRIPP supports emotional and mental well-being across VR, AR, and mobile platforms. Recognized with numerous awards including GamesBeat and Lightspeed’s 2024 Game Changers, Tom’s Guide’s Best Meditation App 2023, and TIME’s Best Inventions 2022, TRIPP is expanding into corporate wellness and participating in clinical trials to explore virtual reality’s potential for mental health. For more details, visit tripp.com.
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