A Little Friend for a Big Focus

Hi! I’m Nomo, your friendly desk companion. I’m here to keep you moving and smiling. I bring playful nudges, mindful breaks, and a little joy to your workday—because we all know sitting too long is no fun. All I need is a little care (and some electrons to stay charged of course)!

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Hours pass,

Hours pass, your

your back aches, your brain fogs –

back aches, your brain fogs –

and you're still staring at the screen.

That’s why we made Nomo:

a gentle push to pause, recharge, and refocus.

a gentle push to pause,

reset, and focus.

MODES

The Way Nomo Works (And Cares)

Here's a quick look at the different modes that help you focus and stay on track – one nudge at a time.

LET'S FOCUS

Show a closed fist to let Nomo begin a focus session.

Nomo: "Alright, let's crush this next 30 minutes. I'm watching over you — quiet as a mouse. Just promise me you'll take a break after, okay? Actually, I'll make sure you do :-)"

Info: To extend a focus session or break, show the closed fist again.

TIME FOR A BREAK

Take Nomo for a quick break. It's tired of watching you focus.

Nomo: "That was impressive! But your body needs a reset. I’m glowing [purple/yellow] let's go there. We'll take a little victory lap together."

Info: The LED will blink yellow or purple corresponding to the break location.

LET'S REFOCUS

Nomo's refreshed and ready to watch you focus again.

Nomo: "Break's over, champ. Blue light means it's time to get back in the zone. Let's go!"

Info: Solid LED colors according to the location signify focus mode.

STAND BY

Show a thumbs-up to let Nomo know you're done with the session.

Nomo: "Okay, I guess I'm just gonna hang around for now. I do still like being petted, just saying."

Info: Fading LED according to the location signifies standby mode.

PERSONALITY

Nomo gets tired of watching you focus. Give it a break.

Your tiny, fluffy coach who wants you to win, not burn out trying.

Workflow Wingman

Whether you’re powering through a presentation or deep into a study session, Nomo is there to cheer you on and keep you on track. Built on mindful cycles: Work. Pause. Recharge. Refocus.

Workflow Wingman

Whether you’re powering through a presentation or deep into a study session, Nomo is there to cheer you on and keep you on track. Built on mindful cycles: Work. Pause. Recharge. Refocus.

Workflow Wingman

Whether you’re powering through a presentation or deep into a study session, Nomo is there to cheer you on and keep you on track. Built on mindful cycles: Work. Pause. Recharge. Refocus.

Seeks a Bond

Nomo looks out for you, but it also counts on you. Just like any companion, it needs a little care and attention to thrive alongside you.

Seeks a Bond

Nomo looks out for you, but it also counts on you. Just like any companion, it needs a little care and attention to thrive alongside you.

Seeks a Bond

Nomo looks out for you, but it also counts on you. Just like any companion, it needs a little care and attention to thrive alongside you.

Soft but Assertive

It’s gentle, but it will get your attention when you're overworking.

Soft but Assertive

It’s gentle, but it will get your attention when you're overworking.

Soft but Assertive

It’s gentle, but it will get your attention when you're overworking.

Time-keeper with a Heart

It doesn’t nag. It cares. It just wants you to study smarter, not longer.

Time-keeper with a Heart

It doesn’t nag. It cares. It just wants you to study smarter, not longer.

Time-keeper with a Heart

It doesn’t nag. It cares. It just wants you to study smarter, not longer.

IN REALITY

The Way Nomo Fits In

You can choose three locations around your space where Nomo detects the movable bases (come with Nomo) that mark the three locations. A demo is shown below.

TECHNOLOGY

The Way Nomo is Built

Nomo is built on seamless integration of computer vision and physical computing – Raspberry Pi brain, Arduino heart, and a cozy shell. All without a screen to care for your eyes.

Core Technology

Nomo combines real-time processing on a Raspberry Pi with hardware control via an Arduino. Together, they enable smart sensing and expressive movement.

Core Technology

Nomo combines real-time processing on a Raspberry Pi with hardware control via an Arduino. Together, they enable smart sensing and expressive movement.

Core Technology

Nomo combines real-time processing on a Raspberry Pi with hardware control via an Arduino. Together, they enable smart sensing and expressive movement.

Vision & Response

From pose to gesture detection, Nomo uses onboard vision models to understand your presence and responds with light, motion, and sound accordingly.

Vision & Response

From pose to gesture detection, Nomo uses onboard vision models to understand your presence and responds with light, motion, and sound accordingly.

Vision & Response

From pose to gesture detection, Nomo uses onboard vision models to understand your presence and responds with light, motion, and sound accordingly.

Power Source

Nomo runs for approximately 6 hours on a single charge. It is powered by two power banks inside the shell to give users uninterrupted support through long sessions.

Power Source

Nomo runs for approximately 6 hours on a single charge. It is powered by two power banks inside the shell to give users uninterrupted support through long sessions.

Power Source

Nomo runs for approximately 6 hours on a single charge. It is powered by two power banks inside the shell to give users uninterrupted support through long sessions.

MORE ABOUT NOMO

Some Burning Questions You Might Have About Nomo.

Does Nomo need internet to work?

What does Nomo do in the standby mode?

How does Nomo know when I need a break?

What do the different LED colors mean?

Can I extend a focus session or a break?

How do I set the three different locations for Nomo?

Can I customize the break locations?

Can I change the focus/break time duration?

Does Nomo need internet to work?

What does Nomo do in the standby mode?

How does Nomo know when I need a break?

What do the different LED colors mean?

Can I extend a focus session or a break?

How do I set the three different locations for Nomo?

Can I customize the break locations?

Can I change the focus/break time duration?

Does Nomo need internet to work?

What does Nomo do in the standby mode?

How does Nomo know when I need a break?

What do the different LED colors mean?

Can I extend a focus session or a break?

How do I set the three different locations for Nomo?

Can I customize the break locations?

Can I change the focus/break time duration?

CREATORS

Who's Behind Nomo

Creators Blogs

Liza Datsenko & Sri Pranav Srivatsavai:

"Hey There! Nomo is a result of our capstone efforts for the Interactive Media program at NYU Abu Dhabi. We were tired of yet another screen telling us to take a break from a screen. The irony wasn’t lost on us — so we made something different. Nomo is our way of turning a digital nudge into something you can actually feel. It's gentle, goofy, and genuinely trying to help."

CREATORS

Who's Behind Nomo

Creators Blogs

Liza Datsenko & Sri Pranav Srivatsavai:

CREATORS

Who's Behind Nomo

Creators Blogs