Enhancing Workplace Well-being: Integrating Physiological Data into Aromatherapy through Calm Technology

This study aims to develop an intelligent aromatherapy device that harnesses the principles of calm technology to enhance workplace well-being. The device automatically initiates aromatherapy based on physiological data from a wearable wristband to relieve anxiety and enhance office vitality, thereby increasing productivity. The study recruited 90 participants, divided into three groups of 30 people. Anxiety was induced by the Kraepelin test(arithmetic task) and the efficacy of aromatherapy using lavender essential oil, coconut oil and blank group served as control groups. Our experimental findings highlight the effectiveness of lavender essential oil in significantly reducing anxiety levels when compared to the control group. This case study underscores the potential of intelligent aromatherapy device as natural, non-pharmacological intervention for stress management and vitality enhancement in office settings, aligning with the principles of calm technology. It lays the foundation for the further development and improvement of intelligent aromatherapy equipment to improve the quality of work and life.